Bridge Inspection Intern: Field & Design Exposure

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a civil engineering student intern to support the bridge inspection and design department. The role involves assisting with design tasks, field inspections, and documentation to gain practical experience and further education.

The position notes that immigration sponsorship is not available, except TN visa classification, and compensation is $22.00 - $27.00/hour, commensurate with education. Work is performed in an office setting with fieldwork as needed.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with using Microsoft Office for document creation and email communication.
• Ability to prepare well organized, clear, and concise written materials.
• Ability to support work with attention to detail and creativity.
• Developing presentation skills, including communicating ideas to different groups.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively with guidance from supervisors.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate well with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior or lead with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support.
• Assist with field inspections of in-service structures and related documentation.
• Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, graphics, design development, and construction phases.
• Support the creation of presentation and marketing materials.
• Assist with construction phase activities, including site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings.
• Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed.
• Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices.
• Develop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experience.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with team members.
• Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate

ABET-accredited civil engineering undergrad

Tools

Design software

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a civil engineering student intern to support the bridge inspection and design department. The role involves assisting with design tasks, field inspections, and documentation to gain practical experience and further education.

The position notes that immigration sponsorship is not available, except TN visa classification, and compensation is $22.00 - $27.00/hour, commensurate with education. Work is performed in an office setting with fieldwork as needed.