Bridge Inspection Engineer (Finance)

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Bridge Inspection Engineer to help oversee all aspects of Michael Baker's statewide bridge inspection program in Texas, including fieldwork, reporting, and QC/QA oversight. Expertise in the FHWA's Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) are critical for this role. In addition to performing fieldwork and generating reports, a key responsibility of this position will also be to review the work generated by other bridge inspectors, both internal and external, to ensure quality and compliance with all state and national requirements. This position will also require specialized inspection techniques of complex and difficult to access bridge components.

In addition to working in Texas, this engineer will also work with other Michael Baker regional offices and with the National Bridge Practice on implementation of the bridge inspection program. This will include training, updating manuals, and QC/QA oversight.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help to oversee the statewide bridge inspection program in Texas.
• Perform bridge inspection fieldwork, generate reports, and ensure compliance with DOT and FHWA requirements for bridge inspection.
• Ensure compliance with all NBI requirements, including Routine Safety Inspections, Underwater Inspections, and Nonredundant Steel Tension Member Inspections.
• Perform specialized bridge inspection activities on complex and difficult-to-access structures.
• Participate in business opportunities and pursuits with new and existing clients.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute project management (PM) work related to bridge inspection.
• Develop and implement bridge preservation strategies and activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of bridge inspection and preservation programs.
• Provide technical guidance and support to staff and managers.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of projects.
• Participate in Michael Baker's national bridge inspection program, including conducting training and updating manuals.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Texas, or ability to attain one within six months.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in bridge inspection, preservation, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of SNBI requirements and bridge preservation techniques.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to various office locations and field sites as required.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,229 to $172,146. 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.

*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.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Bridge Inspection Engineer to help oversee all aspects of Michael Baker's statewide bridge inspection program in Texas, including fieldwork, reporting, and QC/QA oversight. Expertise in the FHWA's Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) are critical for this role. In addition to performing fieldwork and generating reports, a key responsibility of this position will also be to review the work generated by other bridge inspectors, both internal and external, to ensure quality and compliance with all state and national requirements. This position will also require specialized inspection techniques of complex and difficult to access bridge components.