Bridge Inspection Internship

Positions Available - 

• Internship

Ideal Candidate will:

• Be working towards a BS/MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University

General Responsibilities (under the guidance and supervision of Experienced Engineers)

• Primary duties will involve bridge inspection, condition assessment and reporting, repair design and detailing, emergency response, and on-site monitoring of bridge repairs.
• This position offers hands-on engagement with small, medium, and large bridge structures and opportunity for technical analysis/overview of structures. Candidates should ideally be detail oriented, be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of structural fundamentals and be eager to begin a career working with bridges.
• Perform field inspections as part of a team of engineers.
• Prepare inspection reports with recommendations for maintenance and repair for all types and sizes of highway and railroad bridges, including fixed bridges, such as suspension and cable-stayed bridges, trusses, girder and beam bridges, and movable bridges.
• Preparation and detailing of repair plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, and bidding documents
• Bridge construction oversight and monitoring, inspecting, and documenting individual activities performed by the contractor to monitor compliance with overall contract specifications, plans and other contract provisions.
• Emergency response to bridge related emergencies, as needed.

Working Conditions

• Position requires a combination of both office and field duties.
• Position involves working conditions such as climbing on superstructures and substructures of bridges.
• Requires a certain amount of physicality and a comfort level with heights for the inspection portion of this position.
• Position requires a varying amount of travel with overnight stays, dependent upon assignment and available work.

Skills and Abilities

• Have a basic understanding of structural engineering fundamentals, including being able to identify basic load paths and have a general understanding of how loads affect structures and their members.
• Must have a good command of the English language with good oral and written communication skills. Technical writing proficiency is preferred.
• Have an understanding and working knowledge of how to read design plans and details, shop drawings, and as-built plans.
• Must be physically capable of climbing ladders and stairways, working from walkways and platforms at high elevations, such as on high bridge superstructures and working from aerial access equipment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, CADD (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of how to interpret construction specifications and manufacturer’s technical data.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with construction contracts and with construction management processes including communication, documenting procedures, and quality control and quality assurance procedures and responsibilities

Questions regarding open positions can be sent to Recruiting Coordinator, Jamie Kibler JLKibler@modjeski.com

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V.  No third-party candidates please