Bridge Project Engineer - Lead Designer & Mentor

Michael Baker International; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Bridge Engineer in Baltimore to lead inspection, analysis, and design tasks for transportation projects. You will deliver reports, calculations, and contract documents and work within a multidisciplinary team to meet schedule and budget.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and applying AASHTO, ACI, AISC, and AREMA standards. Maryland PE licensure is required or obtainable within two months.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering with focus on bridges/structures.
• 4+ years in bridge inspection, design, structural analysis, or related transportation work.
• PE licensure in Maryland or ability to obtain within two months.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (Merlin-DASH, OpenBridge Designer, STAAD Pro, BrR).
• Familiarity with applicable design codes (AASHTO LRFD, AASHTO Bridge Eval, ACI 318, AISC, AREMA).
• Experience with steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete design.
• Knowledge of SHA/MDTA/MTA/VDOT design standards.
• NHI two-week bridge inspection certification; NHI certification for nonredundant steel tension members preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspection and Assessment: Perform bridge inspections, compile thorough inspection reports, and complete load rating assessments for both simple and complex bridge structures.
• Structural Analysis and Design: Perform structural analyses and prepare comprehensive design calculations for bridges and related transportation infrastructure.
• Project Documentation: Develop detailed contract drawings, technical specifications, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and study reports.
• Team Collaboration and Delivery: Collaborate with interdisciplinary design teams to support project delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor entry-level engineers and lead assigned task orders efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Bridge Inspection

Structural Analysis

Design Calculations

Load Rating

Technical Writing

Team Leadership

Mentorship

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree (Bridge/Structures)

Tools

Merlin-DASH

OpenBridge Designer

STAAD Pro

AASHTOWare BrR

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Bridge Engineer in Baltimore to lead inspection, analysis, and design tasks for transportation projects. You will deliver reports, calculations, and contract documents and work within a multidisciplinary team to meet schedule and budget.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and applying AASHTO, ACI, AISC, and AREMA standards. Maryland PE licensure is required or obtainable within two months.