Bridge Software Development - Technical Manager at Michael Baker International in Moon Township, Pennsylvania

Posted in General Business 29 days ago.

Type: Full-Time





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.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Bridge Software Development Technical Manager II within our Bridge Practice at our Moon Township, PA office. The successful candidate will work with Michael Baker's Bridge Technologies Team in their advancement of cutting-edge technologies for bridges, tunnels, and other transportation structures related to BIM, software, digital twins, automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and have the ability to be task or project manager for the same. In addition, this position will work directly with the Bridge Software Department which was formed by bridge engineers with a passion for computer programming to advance solutions for our clients and modernize applications for continued and enhanced use.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, motivated to provide exceptional deliverables and customer service, and ready to explore and implement new advancements in computing and technology for applications in civil/structural engineering. This position requires strong interpersonal, communication, management, and presentation skills. We seek someone with the willingness to set ambitious goals and the relentlessness to deliver these goals, through thorough planning and meticulous execution. The candidate must demonstrate significant and repeated success in adapting to new and challenging environments, having displayed flexibility, resilience and creative problem-solving skills when met with adversity.

RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Develop engineering automation tools and model-based workflows for the execution of bridge engineering work tasks, BIM applications, and delivery of projects.
  • Provide automation solutions for large scale and/or complex projects where no precedents exist and for tasks where substantial efficiencies can be realized.
  • Strategize and collaborate with the business development activities required to propel Michael Baker International to the forefront of customized application development for our client's asset management activities including digital twins.
  • Assist in interoperability and data exchange investigations including BIM-GIS integration
  • Perform software development coding activities for debugging and enhancement/modernization of existing client specific analysis and design software.
  • Assist the Technical Director of Bridge Technologies and Director of Bridge Asset Management with task leadership, management, and execution of key technology initiatives such as implementing software development, automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital twins, etc.
  • Serve as technical manager and lead for bridge technology initiatives and related projects
  • Adhere to scope, schedule and budget while developing exceptional project deliverables.
  • Prepare project status reports, manage email list servers, create installer packages, manage software revision releases, and interact with the Client for such activities.
  • Prepare technical and cost proposals to win work.
  • Represent Michael Baker International at relevant professional organization conferences, trade shows, etc.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil / Structural Engineering, Engineering Management, or similar degree; Masters degree or higher is preferred.
  • 10+ years of structural software development with emphasis on highway bridges
  • Pennsylvania P.E. or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Highway bridge structural engineering background with finite element analysis experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related programs
  • Demonstrated ability leading and managing projects consisting of software development, software modernization and research.
  • Expertise in IFC data exchange, BIM, and digital twins.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Self-starter, critical thinker
  • Excellent oral and written communication + client management skills
  • Software programming using FORTRAN, C++, C#, and/or Python
  • Bridge analysis, design and rating using relevant commercial software programs (MIDAS, AASHTOWare, Larsa, etc,)
  • Working knowledge of: AASHTO LRFD bridge design, AISC, ACI
  • Experience producing XML Reports (C++/C#)
  • Azure DevOps end-to-end software development platform experience
  • Agile software development methodology experience
  • Ability to quickly learn and effectively implement new software languages.

PREFERRED SKILLS

All REQUIRED SKILLS Plus...


  • 3D modeling, BIM, and digital twin development
  • Software modernization experience
  • Other programming language experience: VB.NET, Matlab
  • Finite element engine programming
  • Domain design using OOP
  • GUI design
  • OpenGL or general computer graphics

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $160,000. The actual salary offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate, and relative to salary ranges in the offering office and region.

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
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 Bridge Software Development Technical Manager II within our Bridge Practice at our Moon Township, PA office. The successful candidate will work with Michael Baker's Bridge Technologies Team in their advancement of cutting-edge technologies for bridges, tunnels, and other transportation structures related to BIM, software, digital twins, automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and have the ability to be task or project manager for the same. In addition, this position will work directly with the Bridge Software Department which was formed by bridge engineers with a passion for computer programming to advance solutions for our clients and modernize applications for continued and enhanced use.





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