Technical Manager; Bridge Technology

Michael Baker International • Des Moines, IA

2d • Remote

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Technical Manager, Bridge Technology to advance innovative technology solutions across its national Bridge Practice. The role provides leadership for bridge inspection and asset management initiatives and collaborates across technology efforts that connect digital twins, infrastructure management, and client outcomes. The successful candidate will work with subject matter experts in digital delivery, software development, data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and emerging technologies to evaluate, develop, and implement solutions across the bridge asset lifecycle.

This position combines technical leadership, strategic initiative development, project delivery and asset management, client engagement, and business development. It offers remote work flexibility, subject to business needs and role requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one through reciprocity.
• 10+ years of experience in bridge engineering, bridge inspection, transportation asset management, or related infrastructure services.
• Experience leading technical projects and working with transportation agencies, bridge owners, or infrastructure stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of bridge inspection programs, bridge asset management principles, and transportation infrastructure systems.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interest in advancing technology-driven solutions and innovation within the transportation industry.

Nice To Haves

• NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges certification or equivalent bridge inspection credentials.
• Experience with bridge management systems, asset management platforms, inspection technologies, or transportation data systems.
• Experience supporting State DOT bridge inspection or asset management programs.
• Familiarity with reality capture, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), digital twins, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, BIM, or digital delivery.
• Participation in AASHTO, TRB, FHWA, or other industry committees and professional organizations.
• Experience supporting technology implementation, organizational change management, or enterprise-scale infrastructure initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader within the Bridge Technology team, supporting the development and implementation of solutions across the Bridge Practice and leading bridge inspection and asset management initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for initiatives involving inspection modernization, asset management, digital delivery, digital twins, data analytics, software solutions, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with clients, project teams, and technology leaders to identify technology-enabled improvements to project delivery, infrastructure management, and business processes.
• Lead delivery of Bridge Technology solutions on strategic bridge projects and initiatives, providing technical expertise and hands-on implementation where valuable to clients.
• Design, architect, build, and deploy software tools, automated workflows, and applied-AI solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and decision-making throughout the infrastructure asset lifecycle.
• Support business development, strategic pursuits, and client engagement, and help shape the future direction of Bridge Technology services.
• Grow Bridge Technology capabilities, including building and leading a team of developers and technologists as demand grows, through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing across regional and national teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior