Senior Bridge Engineer

$140,000 - $220,000/Yr

Michael Baker International - Santa Ana, CA

Full-time - Senior

Santa Ana, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Michael Baker International is seeking a highly motivated Senior Bridge Engineer to join their dynamic Bridge Department in Santa Ana, CA. This position is crucial for the design and delivery of various civil and transportation projects, including bridges, retaining walls, and flood control structures. The Senior Bridge Engineer will be responsible for preparing structural plans, specifications, cost estimates, and providing technical support on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepares studies, construction documents, calculations, reports and other supporting documentation to support structural design of transportation projects.
• Reviews quantities and construction cost estimates prepared by others.
• Prepares or reviews project technical specifications.
• Supervises the preparation of drawings for bridges and structural components involved in roadway and transportation projects.
• Coordinates tasks and project schedules and budgets.
• Performs QA/QC reviews of drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
• Communicates with clients regarding project issues, leads meetings as necessary.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance with contract plans.
• Defines scope of work and staff hours requirements.
• Participates in proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.
• Coordinates with engineers and technicians to ensure accurate deliverables meeting client expectations.
• Performs detailed technical and peer reviews.
• Serves as the project 'task manager;' responsible for all facets of the task related to structural design components of projects.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering.
• M.S. Structural Engineering highly preferred.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive work experience in structural/bridge design.
• Solid understanding of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and other relevant codes.
• Solid understanding of California DOT (Caltrans) standards and procedures for bridge design.
• Proficiency with bridge analysis and design software programs.

Benefits

• 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