Project Engineer - Structures at Michael Baker International in Newark, New Jersey

Job Description:

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 Five 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.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a highly-motivated Project Engineer in support of our growing New Jersey and New York Operations bridge practice. The ideal candidate will be able to perform conventional and complex bridge and structure designs, and load ratings. They will be responsible for assisting the project manager in managing infrastructure projects in the bridge & structural service line. The selected candidate will perform technical or project oversight, contract management, technical and cost proposal development for targeted statewide clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform complex structural analysis and prepare design calculations using Midas, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, STAAD, and other similar software tools
• Develop structural details and construction plans using MicroStation or AutoCAD
• Assist and check design calculations performed by others
• Prepare geometric layouts, construction specifications, and material quantity calculations
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with other disciplines effectively
• Adherence to scope, schedule and budget for structure tasks
• Ability to support bridge and structure proposal development through strong technical writing
• Assists with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.
• May serve as the discipline lead responsible for all facets of the task or discipline of the project.
• Verifying that quality standards and project deadlines are met for tasks.
• Providing regular status reports to Project Manager.
• Build and maintain critical relationships within the organization and with clients such as the New Jersey Department of Transportation, New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the Port Authority of NY and NJ and New York clients.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 7+ years of bridge related design experience. Master's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structures is desired.
• P.E. license in NJ. NY a plus.
• Prior internship experience with and understanding of AASHTO LRFD design and complex structural analysis software such Midas including and CSi Bridge is required.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation is also required.
• Experience with road and/or rail bridge rehabilitation design, seismic analysis, and rating analysis is desired. Additional transportation/infrastructure agencies located in the Northeast is also desired.
• Project involvement and management with multiple disciplines such as roadway, drainage, geotechnical, environmental, etc.
• Must have strong written and verbal communications, excellent organizational skills and strong design skills with a willingness to help with proposal efforts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is required.

The approximate compensation range for this position is $98,791 to $142,629. 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.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 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.Michael Baker International is seeking a highly-motivated Project Engineer in support of our growing New Jersey and New York Operations bridge practice.The ideal candidate will be able to perform conventional and complex bridge and structure designs, and load ratings. They will beresponsible for assisting the project manager in managing infrastructure projects in the bridge & structural service line. The selected candidate will perform technical or project oversight, contract management, technical and cost proposal development for targeted statewide clients.