Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,200 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT’s staff is recognized as being among the best in the industry by leading publications at the national, regional, and local levels. JMT, is currently ranked #59 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms, ranked #24 of bridge design firms, and ranked #4 of top design firms in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Position Summary: JMT’s Hunt Valley, MD office is seeking a Structural Intern to work with our Transportation Structural team. The candidate will work on a variety of assignments, both independently and with a project team. The candidate will be supported by engineers on the design team while learning to complete tasks at the highest level.
JMT is currently seeking qualified candidates for a structural bridge inspection internship for the summer of 2024.
Interns at JMT will automatically be enrolled in our internship program. JMT’s internship program provides opportunities for our interns to job shadow other areas of civil engineering, attend lunch-and-learn seminars, identify personal goals, understand the value of networking, learn about the business of civil engineering, and much more!
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform general civil/structural engineering tasks to support various project managers, as required
- Assist in the field performing bridge and structure inspections
- Candidate must be physically able to work in the field, sometimes at heights or in confined spaces
- Write and review bridge inspection reports
- Input data into asset management programs
- Perform Bridge Load Ratings
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects and manage time.
- Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including WORD and EXCEL.
Required Experience
- Full-time undergraduate student currently pursuing a B.S. degree in civil engineering at a 4-year ABET-accredited university
Preferred Experience
- Experience using structural analysis and design software and Mathcad
- Experience in technical report writing
- EIT certification, or the ability to quickly obtain certification
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field 70% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Work is performed within a general office environment 30% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc., within the office environment.
Work may require short-term out-of-town travel and overnight stays.
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.