Bridge Engineer

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.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our Peachtree Corners, GA office. This position will work on complex bridge projects and develop innovative practical solutions to various structural design challenges. In this role you will lead, manage, and perform design and analysis and other structural engineering tasks for bridge systems and components. 

What You'll Do:

• Perform complex structural analysis and prepare design calculations.
• Manage bridge/structural tasks as part of project development, including plan and report production.
• Develop or assist in developing structural details and construction plans using a variety of industry-standard software packages.
• Assist and check design calculations performed by others.
• Prepare geometric/bridge layouts, construction specifications, and material quantity calculations.
• Develop bridge and wall plans using Open Bridge.
• Develop, establish and maintain relationships with our employees, clients, and other industry-related organizations and stakeholders.
• Supervise and train other structural engineering staff with less experience. 
• Successfully interface with staff from a range of other disciplines (traffic, civil, planning, geotechnical, etc.) to support a diverse range of projects.
• Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping to address some of our nation’s most critical infrastructure challenges while building the future of our organization! 

What You Need to Succeed:

• 4+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the State of Georgia or ability to obtain in six (6) months.
• Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's degree is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI and other North American design codes.
• Solid background and understanding of Structural engineering software packages like: MDX, Leap Concrete, MIDAS, FB Pier, etc.
• Experience with GDOT bridge policy and plan preparation is preferred.

Compensation:  

The approximate compensation range for this position is $82,000 to $120,000 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.

Why Choose Us:

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

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