Technical Manager; Bridge Technology
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Michael Baker International scores B on the Alion truth index.
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a Technical Manager, Bridge Technology to support the advancement of innovative technology solutions across the national Bridge Practice. As a member of the Bridge Technology team, this position will provide leadership for bridge inspection and asset management initiatives while collaborating on a broad range of technology efforts that enhance project delivery connecting digital twins, infrastructure management, and client outcomes.
The successful candidate will work alongside subject matter experts in digital delivery, software development, data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and emerging technologies to evaluate, develop, and implement solutions that drive innovation throughout the bridge asset lifecycle. This role combines technical leadership, strategic initiative development, project delivery and asset management, client engagement, and business development.
Flexible Work Environment: This position offers remote work flexibility, subject to business needs and the requirements of the role.
What You’ll Do:
Serve as a technical leader within the Bridge Technology team, supporting the development and implementation of innovative solutions across the Bridge Practice, with leadership responsibility for bridge inspection and asset management initiatives.
Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for Bridge Technology initiatives, including inspection modernization, asset management, digital delivery, digital twins, data analytics, software solutions, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and other emerging technologies.
Collaborate with clients, project teams, and technology leaders to identify opportunities to improve project delivery, digital twins, infrastructure management, and business processes through technology-enabled solutions.
Lead the delivery of Bridge Technology solutions on strategic bridge projects and initiatives, providing technical expertise and hands-on implementation where those solutions deliver value to clients.
Design, architect, build, and deploy software tools, automated workflows, and applied-AI solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and decision-making throughout the infrastructure asset lifecycle.
Support business development, strategic pursuits, and client engagement activities while helping 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 You Need to Succeed:
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain 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.
Demonstrated 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.
Preferred
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 emerging technologies such as 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.
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 per year. 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.
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