Civil Associate - Structures

BRIDGE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Seven by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types - from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.

Our bridge teams collaborate nationwide to design and build innovative structures that serve as the backbone of our nation’s infrastructure for the millions of people who safely travel across them each day.

Michael Baker International is seeking a full-time Civil Associate, Bridge/Structural Design to support our Hamilton, NJ office. In this position, you will work on complex bridge projects and develop innovative, practical solutions to various bridge design work for NJTA, NJDOT and other clients. In this role you will perform design and analysis as well as other structural engineering tasks for bridge systems and components.

• Perform complex structural analysis and prepare design calculations using Midas, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, STAAD, and other similar software tools.
• Develop structural details and construction plans using Micro Station or AutoCAD.
• Assist and check design calculations performed by others.
• Prepare geometric/bridge layouts, construction specifications, and material quantity calculations.
• Perform bridge and other structure condition inspections and prepare inspection reports as needed.
• Successfully interface with staff from a range of other disciplines (highway, traffic, civil, planning, etc.) to support a diverse range of projects.
• Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative solutions to transportation challenges, big and small, and Making a Difference for the clients and communities we serve!

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
• 0 - 4 years of experience.
• EIT certificate preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months required.
• Familiar with structural design software and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Knowledge of NJDOT and/or NJTA standards for design, plan development and ratings is desired.
• Microsoft Office Suite along with industry standard bridge design and analysis software including Micro Station and AutoCAD.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $83,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.