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Michael Baker International · 12 hours ago

Bridge Design Lead - Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $170K/yr

10+ years exp

Michael Baker International is a leading firm in bridge design, construction, and preservation. They are seeking a Bridge Design Lead for their Columbia, SC office to handle technical work, mentor staff, and contribute to business strategy and project delivery.

ArchitectureInformation TechnologyService Industry

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform structural engineering, project management, bridge analysis, and prepare engineering designs

Mentor and supervise engineers on studies, reports, design calculations, and drawings for bridge and transportation projects

Oversee quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimates

Prepare technical proposals and reports as needed

Meet with client representatives regarding project progress and requirements

Conduct site visits to assess infrastructure conditions and document findings

Provide construction support for transportation-related projects

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of bridge and structural design; familiarity with load rating and safety inspection is preferred

Lead marketing activities relevant to the field

Participate in professional associations and boards

Publish technical articles and present at technical conferences

Qualification

Bridge design expertiseProfessional Engineering licenseProject managementAASHTO LRFD designComplex structural analysis softwareMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering, or equivalent experience

Minimum of 10 years of progressive structures engineering design experience

5+ years of project management experience

Professional Engineering license in SC required

Excellent written and verbal communications

Excellent organizational skills

Strong project management skills

Experience with and understanding of AASHTO LRFD design

Experience with complex structural analysis software such as CSIBridge, SAP2000, LEAP Bridge, BrR, etc

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products

Preferred

Extensive experience with SCDOT bridge replacement projects

Professional Engineering license in NC, VA, and MD is a plus

Experience with road and/or rail bridge rehabilitation design, and rating analysis

Demonstrated experience managing projects across diverse disciplines such as roadway, drainage, geotechnical, and environmental engineering

Experience overseeing project execution, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring quality assurance on multiple concurrent assignments

Benefits

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

Company

Michael Baker International

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Michael Baker International is a Critical Service Provider company.

Founded in 1940

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://mbakerintl.com/

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