Technical Specialist III - Bridge

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a full-time Technical Specialist III - Bridge for our office in Virginia Beach, VA. To enable continued growth both locally and nationally, Michael Baker’s Virginia bridge group seeks a Bridge Technical Specialist who will be focused on executing technical work and technical excellence within the Bridge Department. We are looking for a team member who will participate with engineers, technical managers and senior project managers to provide high quality engineering services. 

The Technical Specialist III - Bridge will be provided the opportunity to join a talented group of individuals to help deliver important projects as follows:

• Plan and perform bridge and ancillary structure inspection as a team leader
• Perform complex structural analysis and prepare design and load rating calculations
• Develop or assist in developing structural details and construction plans
• Prepare geometric/bridge layouts, construction specifications, and material quantity calculations
• Successfully interface with staff from a range of other disciplines (highway, traffic, civil, planning, etc.) to support a diverse range of projects
• Provides guidance or informal training to less experienced personnel.
• Performs quality control procedures. 
• Occasional to moderate travel may be required. 
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PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on bridges or structures from an ABET Accredited University
• 6+ years of bridge design, analysis, inspection, and related experience
• Completed comprehensive training courses including FHWA/ NHI coursework (Bride Inspection/ Refresher Training, Fracture Critical, Tunnel Inspection, Ancillary Structures Etc.)
• Strong technical and communication skills with a commitment to quality
• Working knowledge of Bentley Microstation/ AutoCAD
• EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months required.
• Familiarity with AASHTO and VDOT design and construction standards preferred.

 

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $72,207 to $104,262.  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.