Bridge Engineer

Michael Baker International • Detroit, MI

9h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Michael Baker is seeking a Bridge Engineer to support the planning, design, analysis, and rehabilitation of bridge and transportation structures in the Detroit area. This role will work closely with project managers and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects for public-sector clients. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 4 + years of bridge engineering experience
• Experience with bridge design, analysis, or rehabilitation projects
• Familiarity with DOT standards and transportation agency requirements
• Proficiency in structural engineering software (e.g., MicroStation, OpenRoads, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for bridge and transportation structures
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Support bridge inspections, load ratings, and rehabilitation efforts
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and agency stakeholders
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (AASHTO, state DOT)
• Assist with project delivery from concept through construction

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees