Bridge and Tunnel Engineer - Team Lead

Michael Baker International; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Lead Bridge & Tunnel Engineer to spearhead vital infrastructure projects. This role offers a unique blend of on-site and remote work, allowing for flexibility while contributing to the safety and integrity of bridges and tunnels. You'll mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with federal standards through meticulous inspections and documentation. If you're passionate about engineering and making a tangible impact on infrastructure, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in bridge and tunnel inspection and design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety inspections for bridges and tunnels ensuring compliance with standards.
• Produce detailed inspection reports and manage project scopes.

Skills

Inspection Techniques

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Non-Destructive Testing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

AASHTOware BrR

STAAD Pro

MathCAD

Job description

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Lead Bridge & Tunnel Engineer to join our Waltham office. This outstanding opportunity includes safety inspections of bridges and tunnels, documentation, manual development, load rating, and rehabilitation design. With a flexible schedule that combines on-site and remote work , this position offers the exceptional opportunity to mentor junior engineers and contribute to top-notch infrastructure.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and Innovate: Take charge of safety inspections for bridges and tunnels by ensuring they meet Federal Highway Administration National Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Standards.
• Collaborate and Coordinate: Develop close working relationships with state and local agencies, vendors, and team members to schedule inspections, manage traffic closures, and uphold meticulous documentation.
• Deliver Excellence: Produce and review detailed inspection reports, ensuring timely submission for FHWA compliance.
• Design and Develop: Perform load ratings, manual development, and rehabilitation design for a variety of structures.
• Complete and Implement: Support in determining the scope of new projects, developing budgets and timelines, ensuring quality standards, and preparing client submission documents.
• Technical Expertise: Read and interpret plans, specifications, and other contract documents with precision.
• Hands-On Work: Operate various types of inspection equipment and use hand tools, ladders, and other necessary equipment.
• Independent and Mentored Work: Take ownership of assignments and receive technical mentorship.
• Dedication to Excellence: Show dedication to quality, accuracy, safety, and efficiency in all tasks.
• Broad Impact: Independently evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques and criteria across a wide range of assignments.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with a focus on bridges/structures from an ABET-accredited institution, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5-8+ years of relevant inspection-focused experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Proficiency with MassDOT Bridge Inspection Management System (4D), MassDOT Tunnel Inspection Handbook (2018), and MassDOT Bridge Inspection Handbook (2015/2019).
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive testing methods.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to acquire a DOT Medical Certificate.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and BlueBeam.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nationally certified bridge and tunnel inspection team leader.
• Experience in inspection, load rating, or design of bridges/tunnels.
• Proficiency with AASHTOware BrR, STAAD Pro, MDX, CSI Bridge, MathCAD, and other structural analysis software.
• Ability to manage bridge/structural tasks in project development, including plan and report production.
• Experience developing structural details and construction plans using industry-standard software.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $120,000-$160,000. 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.

About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

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 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.

This outstanding opportunity at Michael Baker International is crafted for a motivated Lead Bridge & Tunnel Engineer to lead our engineering projects nationwide. The role includes safety inspections of bridges and tunnels, documentation, manual development, load rating, and rehabilitation design. With a flexible schedule that combines on-site and remote work, this position offers the exceptional opportunity to mentor junior engineers and contribute to top-notch infrastructure.