Building Structural Engineer II

Structural Engineer

Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA) is Michael Baker International's national architecture and engineering business vertical, integrating architecture, engineering, federal planning, and strategic advisory services in support of complex buildings and critical infrastructure programs. With professionals located across the country, IDA serves a broad range of public- and private-sector clients, including federal agencies, defense, aviation, data centers, healthcare, higher education, rail and transit, and industrial markets.

Our integrated approach emphasizes early collaboration across planning, architecture, and core engineering disciplines—including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire protection and cybersecurity—supported by advisory services delivered throughout the project lifecycle. Building on Michael Baker International's more than 85‑year legacy, IDA supports the firm's long-term growth strategy through technical excellence, informed decision making, and practical solutions focused on high‑performance buildings, intelligent systems, secure digital environments, and critical infrastructure.

We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our National Integrated Design & Advisory team in Rocky Hill, CT. In this role, you will work under minimal supervision to analyze design criteria, applicable codes, and client requirements. You will prepare calculations necessary for the production of structural engineering construction drawings and specifications for both building and non-building projects.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares complex studies, construction documents (drawings and specifications), basic reports and other supporting documentation to support structural building design and reviews those completed by others.
• Act as DOR, as required.
• Provide clear redlines for EIT's and BIM designers; check design calculations performed by others; conduct Internal Technical Reviews (ITRs) of others work; handle multiple projects; mentor less experienced staff and provide guidance throughout project design.
• Ability to follow MBI project standards and team protocols.
• Ability to review and comment on construction submittals, respond to Contractor Requests for Information (RFI) and review corrective action for field errors.
• Communicates with Senior Engineers, other disciplines and Project Managers, schedules and attends internal meetings, as necessary, and documents important action items for the next meeting.
• Ability to interact with existing and new Clients to sell MBI engineering services, specifically structural.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge and professional licensure through completion of various training activities: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training.
• Occasionally visits project sites, reporting and documenting findings to Project Manager and/or Owner.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work Location (Hybrid):
  Rocky Hill, CT;
  Other location options:
  Boston (Waltham);
  Providence, RI

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May provide guidance or informal training to less experienced personnel.

Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Structural, Architectural or Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience. Master's degree may substitute 1-2 years of experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE)
• Proficiency with RAM SS, RISA 3D, ETABS, Revit, Tekla Tedds, Enercalc, Mathcad, Microsoft Excel, MS Office Suite
• Familiar with structural design codes such as IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, AISC, TMS, and ACI.
• Strong verbal, written, technical writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Available for periodic travel.
• Maintain professional licensure in state which employee resides and ability to gain reciprocity in other states.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in Rail/Transit/Facility projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with local DOT and transit agency standards is preferred.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $97,948 to $154,268. 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.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Project Manager Bonuses