Bridge Engineers

Michael Baker International is a global engineering and consulting firm with more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States. We provide a full continuum of engineering services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction, and program management for federal, state, municipal governments and commercial clients.

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Ranked Number Five by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, we partner with clients on all bridge types—from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable‑stayed bridges.

Under limited supervision, plan, design and analyze civil engineering projects such as bridges, retaining walls, tunnels, dams and drainage structures. Primary responsibilities include working in a team environment, developing high‑quality structural designs, preparing contract documents, and contributing to client management.

• Provide analysis and design for new highway, rail & pedestrian bridge structures.
• Prepare construction drawings, project special provisions and structure selection reports.
• Design transportation‑related structures including retaining walls, underground vaults and culverts.
• Perform analysis and load rating of structures using multiple software packages including CSI Bridge, SAP
  2000, MIDAS, LEAP, MDX, LPile and AAHSTOWare.
• Support the advancement of project design teams with mentoring and direction of junior engineers and technicians.
• Support business development with preliminary design concepts and site assessments as needed.
• Visit work sites as needed.
• Communicate with supervisor and clients regarding project issues.
• Maintain task budgets and schedules.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8 years of experience; a Master’s degree can be substituted for 1‑2 years of experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado.
• Knowledge of CDOT Bridge Design manuals and design standards.
• Project Management Experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design code.
• Experience with CSI Bridge or MIDAS (or equivalent structural analysis software); finite element modeling is a plus.
• Proficient in Micro Station and/or AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self‑motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Approximate compensation range: $103,000 – $162,000. Compensation is dependent on education, experience, skillset and location.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

Location:

Lakewood, CO, United States