Assistant Team Leader Bridge Inspection Trainee

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Syracuse, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The trainee will perform routine inspections of bridge materials and structures while documenting field conditions and measurements. They will also be responsible for inputting collected data into electronic formats and producing detailed inspection reports.

Qualifications

This trainee position is part of a 3000-hour on-the-job training program focused on bridge inspection. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in field work, data collection, and basic engineering principles; note that a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or higher makes candidates ineligible. The role involves both field inspections and office-based report generation, requiring good organizational and computer skills.

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:  The trainee will be enrolled in a 3000-hour on-the-job training program which includes field activities and office procedures. The trainee may qualify for the position of Assistant Team Leader after successful graduation from the program.   

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. 

Special Note

  • This position is sponsored through a New York State Department of Transportation program specifically for the development of engineering technicians. 
  • Candidates possessing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or higher education are not eligible for this program. These candidates are encouraged to apply directly for the Assistant Team Leader or Design Engineer positions at JMT.

Work Location

This position will have time spent roughly equally between fieldwork and office work. Office work will be conducted at either the Syracuse or Utica Office.

Fieldwork may be conducted in any of the following locations:

  • Region 2 – Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery and Oneida Counties.

Field assignments may be day trips or require one of more overnight stays to complete assignments. While on travel status, trainees will be compensated for lodging and meals using State approved per diem rates. Mileage, tolls, parking and other ancillaries for travel are also included. Details will be discussed during the interview.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Review plans, specifications and construction methods in order to calculate quantities, make electronic sketches and interpret field conditions.
  • Perform routine inspection and monitoring of material conditions including concrete, steel, and timber.
  • Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures
  • Gather and documents hydraulic information including scour documentation and depth readings
  • Makes field notes and computations
  • Take photographs and organize for field reports
  • Input collected data to electronic format
  • Work with various software to produce inspection reports

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform other related duties as assigned 

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is an employee owned, multi-disciplined firm offering a full array of planning, design, and construction phase consulting services for infrastructure projects throughout the United States and its territories since 1971. Our client base consists of federal, state, and local government agencies as well as many private institutions, commercial, and industrial clients. We provide complete solutions for the following markets: Buildings & Facilities Federal Programs Transportation Utilities JMT’s staff consists of engineers, architects, planners, environmental specialists, and construction professionals who are involved in every phase of project development to ensure the success of every project. We provide a wide variety of services which encompass: Architecture & Interior Design Condition Assessment & Inspection Design Environmental & Sustainable Solutions Information Technology Planning Program & Construction Management Surveys & Mapping Our approach to projects is to use our imagination to envision all the possibilities, use innovation in all the solutions developed, attain involvement of all stakeholders, and produce projects that have immediate impact, making a definitive difference to all users. JMT is an ISO 9001: 2015 certified firm and is currently ranked No. 50 on Engineering News-Record's list of "The Top 500 Design Firms"​. Please visit us at www.jmt.com. Looking to join JMT? Visit us at www.jmt.com/careers for opportunities.
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