Bridge Engineering Student

We seek to hire a Bridge Engineering Student during Summer 2024 who will perform various tasks within the bridge department that may entail special project assignments and/or active involvement in bridge safety inspection projects.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in field inspections to include bridge safety inspections and structural condition assessments, and prepare bridge safety inspection reports
• Working closely with bridge engineers to develop a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of structural behavior
• Performing basic-level tasks associated with the calculation of bridge live load ratings under the direction of licensed bridge engineers
• Performing various aspects of bridge design as directed by a licensed bridge engineer including conceptual studies, program requirements, design analyses, calculations, systems selection and layout for bridge design
• Complying with quality control policies and procedures
• Learn and implement department and company standards
• Develop analysis and design skills
• Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Project Managers, Design Managers, Senior Engineers, Engineers

Education, Technology, and Experience

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an ABET accredited program and have completed at least their first year of study in one of the following disciplines:
  • Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering (structural emphasis)
  • Civil Engineering Technology (structural emphasis)
• Should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management.
• Working familiarity with design and production software including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Access, AASHTOWare BrR, and Microstation, to a point of being able to utilize the software in the development of project documents and interact with other project team members in their use of the software is highly desirable.
• One previous engineering internship or have relevant work experience is preferred

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to arrange housing for the period of employment
• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
• Possess technical precision and creative design skills
• Display abilities to work well with others in a team environment

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. Work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two as common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship. 

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Together we discover, inspire, and shape ideas that transform our world. We design for a greater purpose. Our culture results from a collective effort to innovate and inspire, to support and challenge, to impact and transform. Great ideas are the result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions. Our process advances communities through discovery and design. We believe ideas have the power to change the world.