Bridge Associate I (Finance)
WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 4,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, and construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.
BRIDGE PRACTICE
Michael Baker International addresses 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 5 by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on all phases of design and inspection across the full spectrum of bridge types - from design of cast-in-place or precast prestressed concrete girder freeway and river crossings, steel plate girder railroad grade separations, and seismic design and retrofits, to inspection of major steel truss, cable-stayed, suspension, and tied-arch river crossings, to design-build project delivery contractor partnerships and construction support engineering, and everything in-between. The Michael Baker Bridge Practice consists of over 300 professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality solutions for our clients through teamwork and inter-office collaboration that leverages a deep bench of technical knowledge and experience.
DESCRIPTION
As a member of our Utah Bridge Group, the Bridge Associate I will handle the structural design and analysis of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, focusing on transportation-related structures such as bridges, retaining walls, and flood control systems. You will utilize your engineering expertise to develop bridge planning studies, construction documents, reports, and calculations. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to improve your technical skills through mentorship, allowing you to tackle more complex tasks with growing responsibility and independence.
- Prepare studies, construction documents (PS&E), drawings, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Develop and maintain software for finite element analysis, design, post-processing, and load rating.
- Assist with the development of technical specifications for proposed designs.
- Prepare quantities and construction cost estimates.
- Occasionally visit work site, monitoring project progress.
- Coordinate with CADD technicians to ensure timely and accurate document or drawing preparation.
- Consult with senior engineers and task managers to review analyses, calculations, and designs.
- Coordinate with other civil disciplines to ensure systematic design cohesion.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience. M.S. Structural Engineering highly preferred.
- Utah Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification / Pass FE Exam
- Entry level work experience in structural/bridge design.
- Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software preferred.
- Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications preferred.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$86,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.As a member of our Utah Bridge Group, the Bridge Associate I will handle the structural design and analysis of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, focusing on transportation-related structures such as bridges, retaining walls, and flood control systems
