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 Five 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.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Sr. Bridge Inspection Team Lead to join our Nashville office. You will work with others in planning and executing the safety inspections of state and locally-owned bridges in addition to preparing inspection reports.

Coordinate and perform field inspections, evaluate bridge conditions and write reports, identify maintenance needs, properly code the structure inspections in the owner’s bridge management system (InspectX) and ensure timely submission of inspection documents Candidate will use hand tools, ladders, under-bridge inspection vehicles, and other equipment necessary for the inspection of on-system and off-system bridges, inspection for all bridge types including culverts, pre-stressed beam bridges, cast-in-place concrete bridges, steel girder bridges, steel truss bridges, and timber bridges. Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping to address some of our nation’s most critical infrastructure challenges while building the future of our organization!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Meet One of the following four criteria for an NBI-qualified, Routine Bridge Inspection Team Leader: 

1. Is a Professional Engineer in the state of Tennessee, who has successfully completed National Highway Institute (NHI) training course # 130055, “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges”, and has a minimum of one year experience in National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) bridge inspections; or 

2. Has a minimum of five years of bridge inspection experience, and has successfully completed National Highway Institute (NHI) training course # 130055, “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges”; or 

3. Has all the following:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Successfully passed the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Fundamentals of Engineering examination. A minimum of two years of bridge inspection experience; and Has successfully completed NHI training course # 130055, “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges”; or 

4. Has all the following:

An associate degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; and A minimum of four years of bridge inspection experience; and Has successfully completed NHI training course # 130055, “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges” 

AND Meet the following for Bridge Inspection Team Leader:

Has successfully completed NHI training course # 130053 “Bridge Inspection Refresher Training” within the past 5 years, if course # 130055 noted above was taken more than 5 years ago. Valid U.S. Driver’s license Strong attention to detail and ability to self-start Excellent external and internal, oral and written communication skills Strong leadership skills; including maintaining internal and external relationships Good internal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work in an outdoor environment for extended periods. Work performed from within lane closures, ground, ladders, boats, man-lifts, or under bridge inspection equipment. Willingness to occasionally travel to various parts of Tennessee for bridge inspections (all costs reimbursed). 

Optional but also preferred experience:

Has successfully completed NHI training course # 130078, “Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges” (now known as Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTMs)).

Optional but plus:

Bridge Load Rating or Design Experience Willing and able to work as a TDOT embedded inspector for a minimum 90-day period. Working temporarily from within one of TDOT’s Regions. 

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $89,900 to $129,793. 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.