Bridge Inspection Trainee

Thornton Tomasetti; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k retirement savings

Transit benefits

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in New York is seeking a Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader Trainee for a 20‑month term in Region 8, covering Rockland, Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster and Columbia Counties.

You will participate in field inspections, report preparation, analysis, and repair design, while learning all aspects of bridge inspection within a team of engineers.

Qualifications

• AS/Associate degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Daily travel to NY metropolitan area.
• Willingness to perform fieldwork at heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing highway/bridge condition inspections in Queens County, NY.
• Help develop bridge condition inspection reports with repair/rehabilitation recommendations.
• Coordinate field activity and subcontractors.
• Review bridge plans to identify critical elements and loads paths.
• Assist with inspection coordination.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Team player

Computer skills

Education

AS in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Transportation practice includes civil engineering, bridge & structural engineering, Resident Engineering and Inspection, Bridge Inspection, and geotechnical engineering. We specialize in analysis, design, evaluation, monitoring, and rehabilitation for a wide variety of transportation infrastructure projects. We offer a wide range of expertise to support client needs for both new and existing transportation infrastructure.

The Role

Thornton Tomasetti’s Transportation practice is seeking a Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader Trainee for employment in the New York office. This position is set for a term of 20 months and is for Region 8 work, which is located in Rockland, Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, and Columbia Counties, New York. You will be involved in various phases of structural bridge inspection projects including field inspection, technical report preparation, analysis, and repair design. You will work with a team of bridge engineers, while also learning all aspects of bridge inspection.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing a variety of simple and complex highway/transit/rail bridge condition inspections in Queens County, New York.
• Help develop bridge condition inspection reports with effective and practical repair/rehabilitation recommendations.
• Coordinate field activity, access equipment, and WZTC subcontractors.
• Review existing bridge/structure plans to identify critical elements, fatigue-prone details, fracture critical members, and structural load paths.
• Assist with inspection coordination.

Requirements

• AS in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology, Structural Technology, Engineering Science, or an equivalent Associate Degree related to Civil Engineering.
• Recent Bridge design, bridge inspection or construction, or other bridge-related work experience is a plus.
• Strong coordination, communication, and computer skills, and a team player.
• Daily travel to the NY metropolitan area.
• Technical excellence, with aptitude/interest in continued learning.
• Detail, quality-oriented, and responsible for working successfully in teams or independently.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Candidate must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Physically capable of fieldwork, including working at heights on aerial equipment and ladders.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $65,000 - $72,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.