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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 Seven 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. What We're Looking For We’re seeking a Bridge Design Lead to join our dynamic New England team. In this role, you’ll lead complex bridge design projects for clients such as MassDOT, MBTA, CTDOT, and RIDOT, delivering innovative and practical solutions that make a lasting impact. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule from our Waltham, MA office while working on challenging, high-profile projects. If you're passionate about bridge design and you are eager to take on challenging projects, we invite you to apply and become a part of our innovative team! What You’ll Do • Lead advanced structural analysis and design using Midas, AASHTOWare Bridge Design and Rating, STAAD, and other industry-leading tools. • Oversee the development of structural drawings and construction plans in MicroStation and AutoCAD. • Review and validate design calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Prepare geometric layouts, technical specifications, and material quantity estimates. • Conduct quality control reviews of design documents and drawings. • Contribute to project budgets and schedules to meet client expectations. • Be part of the Massachusetts proposal development team to pursue exciting new projects. • Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. • Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional results. What You Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred). • 10+ years of experience in bridge design and structural analysis. • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts. • Proven ability to lead bridge projects and provide technical expertise. • Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, and structural design software. • Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. • Familiarity with MassDOT and MBTA standards for design and ratings (highly desirable). Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $125,000 - $180,000. 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. #LI-RC1 #LI-HYBRID Join our dynamic New England team as a Senior Bridge Design Engineer, where you'll tackle complex bridge projects and develop innovative, practical solutions for MassDOT, MBTA, CTDOT, and RIDOT. This role offers the opportunity to perform design and analysis, as well as other structural engineering tasks for bridge systems, all while enjoying a flexible hybrid remote work schedule. If you're passionate about bridge design and you are eager to take on challenging projects, we invite you to apply and become a part of our innovative team!

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Bridge Practice
What You’ll Do
Lead advanced structural analysis and design using Midas, AASHTOWare Bridge Design and Rating, STAAD, and other industry-leading tools.
Oversee the development of structural drawings and construction plans in MicroStation and AutoCAD.
Review and validate design calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Prepare geometric layouts, technical specifications, and material quantity estimates.
Conduct quality control reviews of design documents and drawings.
Contribute to project budgets and schedules to meet client expectations.
Be part of the Massachusetts proposal development team to pursue exciting new projects.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional results.
10+ years of experience in bridge design and structural analysis.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts.
Proven ability to lead bridge projects and provide technical expertise.
Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, and structural design software.
Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
Familiarity with MassDOT and MBTA standards for design and ratings (highly desirable).

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Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).

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