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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:
Michael Baker International is seeking a full-time Civil Associate II / Bridge Inspection Team Leader to support our Bridge group in our Harrisburg, PA office and the bigger Baker. As part of our Structures group, you will help us deliver outstanding NBIS bridge inspection and design services. You will work with an experienced and diverse team to lead assistant inspectors to inspect bridges of all shapes and sizes and materials to help ensure the safety of the traveling public in Pennsylvania and across the country.
The position will also perform essential client staff augmentation support along with general civil/structural engineering duties, design reviews and task management, support project management needs, and assist in business development activities. Under general to limited supervision, analyzes engineering data, produces computations and construction plans for a variety of civil engineering projects and infrastructure.
What You’ll Do:
- Leads bridge inspections as a team leader.
- Coordinate inspection field work, evaluate bridge conditions, and write/review inspection reports.
- Accurately identify priority maintenance needs, develop repair recommendations, and coordinate with the Project Manager or Project Client.
- Ensure timely submission of inspection documents and compliance with NBIS, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversee inspection assistants, coordinate traffic control sub-contractors, schedule man-lifts and under-bridge cranes for inspections, as needed.
- Mentor bridge inspection team members.
- Use hand tools, ladders, mobile elevated work platforms and other equipment necessary for proper evaluation of bridges.
- Traveling 20% of the year within PA is anticipated.
- Design and Load Rating Duties (may vary depending on experience but typically include):
- Prepares moderately complex studies, construction documents, maps, basic reports, and other supporting documentation to support structural evaluation and design.
- Prepares quantities, cost estimates and project technical specifications.
- Interprets data and prepares drawings for highways, structures, and water/wastewater projects.
- Demonstrates proficient skills using various CAD and Microsoft Office programs to produce high quality design documents, exhibits, computations and reports.
- Reviews shop drawing for conformance with contract plans.
- Assists with defining scope of work and person-hour requirements.
- Assists with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.
- Assists Project Managers and other Engineers to meet project/task schedules and budgets.
- Coordinates with design technicians to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
- Prepares documents for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits.
- Assist with teaching the Bridge Inspection training courses and course development.
- Assist with supporting PennDOT’s Bridge Office as client staff augmentation.
- Assist with development and testing of BMS3.
- Assist with rewrite of Pub 100A to accommodate transition to BMS3 & FHWA’s new SNBI coding guide.
- Assist with database queries and support for bridge inspection data.
- May require onsite support in PennDOT CO.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed:
- 5-10+ years of bridge design, analysis, inspection, and related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on bridges or structures from an ABET Accredited University.
- Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector as defined by PennDOT’s Publication 238.
- NSTM, Scour and Tunnel Inspection Certification – Preferred.
- EIT Required; Professional Engineer (PE) – Preferred.
- Must be physically fit, have a driver’s license, not be afraid of heights and have effective communication and computer skills, ability to work in adverse weather conditions, operate inspection access equipment, carry ladders, work alongside highways and/or railroads.
- Willingness to travel.
- Desire to work both outside (during all types of weather) and in the office.
- Strong technical and communication skills with a commitment to quality.
- Familiarity with AASHTO and PennDOT design and construction standards preferred.
- Familiarity with PennDOT BMS inspection coding, data and policy preferred.
- Familiarity with relational databases is a plus.
- Structured Query Language (SQL) or Crystal Report experience is a plus.
- Underwater Diving Certification is a plus.
- Asset Management experience is a plus.
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $69,731 to $100,692. 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.
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance.
- 401k 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.
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ABOUT US
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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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:
Michael Baker International is seeking a full-time Civil Associate II / Bridge Inspection Team Leader to support our Bridge group in our Harrisburg, PA office and the bigger Baker. As part of our Structures group, you will help us deliver outstanding NBIS bridge inspection and design services. You will work with an experienced and diverse team to lead assistant inspectors to inspect bridges of all shapes and sizes and materials to help ensure the safety of the traveling public in Pennsylvania and across the country.
The position will also perform essential client staff augmentation support along with general civil/structural engineering duties, design reviews and task management, support project management needs, and assist in business development activities. Under general to limited supervision, analyzes engineering data, produces computations and construction plans for a variety of civil engineering projects and infrastructure.
What You’ll Do:
- Leads bridge inspections as a team leader.
- Coordinate inspection field work, evaluate bridge conditions, and write/review inspection reports.
- Accurately identify priority maintenance needs, develop repair recommendations, and coordinate with the Project Manager or Project Client.
- Ensure timely submission of inspection documents and compliance with NBIS, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversee inspection assistants, coordinate traffic control sub-contractors, schedule man-lifts and under-bridge cranes for inspections, as needed.
- Mentor bridge inspection team members.
- Use hand tools, ladders, mobile elevated work platforms and other equipment necessary for proper evaluation of bridges.
- Traveling 20% of the year within PA is anticipated.
- Design and Load Rating Duties (may vary depending on experience but typically include):
- Prepares moderately complex studies, construction documents, maps, basic reports, and other supporting documentation to support structural evaluation and design.
- Prepares quantities, cost estimates and project technical specifications.
- Interprets data and prepares drawings for highways, structures, and water/wastewater projects.
- Demonstrates proficient skills using various CAD and Microsoft Office programs to produce high quality design documents, exhibits, computations and reports.
- Reviews shop drawing for conformance with contract plans.
- Assists with defining scope of work and person-hour requirements.
- Assists with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.
- Assists Project Managers and other Engineers to meet project/task schedules and budgets.
- Coordinates with design technicians to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
- Prepares documents for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits.
- Assist with teaching the Bridge Inspection training courses and course development.
- Assist with supporting PennDOT’s Bridge Office as client staff augmentation.
- Assist with development and testing of BMS3.
- Assist with rewrite of Pub 100A to accommodate transition to BMS3 & FHWA’s new SNBI coding guide.
- Assist with database queries and support for bridge inspection data.
- May require onsite support in PennDOT CO.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed:
- 5-10+ years of bridge design, analysis, inspection, and related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on bridges or structures from an ABET Accredited University.
- Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector as defined by PennDOT’s Publication 238.
- NSTM, Scour and Tunnel Inspection Certification – Preferred.
- EIT Required; Professional Engineer (PE) – Preferred.
- Must be physically fit, have a driver’s license, not be afraid of heights and have effective communication and computer skills, ability to work in adverse weather conditions, operate inspection access equipment, carry ladders, work alongside highways and/or railroads.
- Willingness to travel.
- Desire to work both outside (during all types of weather) and in the office.
- Strong technical and communication skills with a commitment to quality.
- Familiarity with AASHTO and PennDOT design and construction standards preferred.
- Familiarity with PennDOT BMS inspection coding, data and policy preferred.
- Familiarity with relational databases is a plus.
- Structured Query Language (SQL) or Crystal Report experience is a plus.
- Underwater Diving Certification is a plus.
- Asset Management experience is a plus.
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $69,731 to $100,692. 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.
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance.
- 401k 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.
LI-MM1 #LI-HYBRID
ABOUT US
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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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Align your credentials to USCIS specialty occupation standards
Your civil engineering degree must directly support the specific project role, not just engineering broadly. If your degree is from a three-year international program, gather equivalency documentation early, as USCIS scrutinizes degree-to-job-duty alignment closely for H-1B petitions.
Target roles tied to active federal contracts
Michael Baker International frequently staffs civil engineers on DOT and federal infrastructure projects. Roles attached to funded contracts move faster through internal approval, which matters when your OPT or grace period has a hard expiration date.
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Filter Civil Project Engineer openings at Michael Baker International by visa type on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing roles where sponsorship has been confirmed, not guessing from generic job postings that omit immigration details.
Ask recruiters about LCA timing before accepting offers
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by DOL before your H-1B petition is filed. Confirm with the recruiter when the LCA process typically starts relative to your offer date, so you're not caught in a gap if your current authorization is expiring.
Flag your OPT STEM extension eligibility upfront
Michael Baker International is a large federal contractor and participates in E-Verify, which is required to authorize STEM OPT extensions. Confirming this early means you can plan for a 24-month extension alongside the H-1B lottery cycle without losing work authorization.
Understand where Green Card sponsorship fits the career path
Consulting firms sponsoring PERM-based Green Cards typically do so after demonstrating an inability to fill the role domestically. For Civil Project Engineers, this often means two or more years in the role, so factor PERM timelines into your longer-term immigration planning from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Michael Baker International sponsor H-1B visas for Civil Project Engineers?
Yes, Michael Baker International sponsors H-1B visas for Civil Project Engineers. The company has a consistent track record of filing H-1B petitions for engineering roles, particularly on infrastructure and transportation projects. If you're targeting this path, confirm sponsorship availability with your recruiter before the H-1B cap registration window opens each March.
Which visa types are commonly used for Civil Project Engineer roles at Michael Baker International?
H-1B is the primary route for Civil Project Engineers at Michael Baker International. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for candidates still in school or within their post-graduation authorization window. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican citizens with qualifying engineering degrees. For longer-term employees, EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through PERM is also available.
What qualifications and experience are expected for Civil Project Engineer roles at Michael Baker International?
Most Civil Project Engineer openings require a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline. Practical experience in transportation, structural, or water resources engineering is commonly expected, and an EIT or PE licensure is frequently preferred or required depending on the project level. Familiarity with design software like AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation strengthens your application significantly.
How do I apply for Civil Project Engineer jobs at Michael Baker International?
You can browse and apply for Civil Project Engineer openings at Michael Baker International directly through their careers portal or through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm immigration support before applying. When applying, tailor your resume to the specific project domain listed in the posting, whether that's highway design, drainage, or structural work.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship for a Civil Project Engineer role?
H-1B cap registrations open each March for an October 1 start date, so work backward from that window. If you're on OPT, confirm your expiration date and whether a STEM extension applies. Engage with Michael Baker International recruiters in the fall or winter ahead of your target start so the LCA and petition preparation aren't rushed against your authorization deadline.