Assistant Team Leader Bridge Inspection Trainee

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Syracuse, NY

2d•$28 - $33

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Ability to work in the field and office utilizing software products such as Microsoft Office, Adobe and others
Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Valid Driver’s License Required
Able to pass Background Check Required
Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or an equivalent Associate's Degree.
OR 18 months of bridge experience in design, construction, inspection or other bridge-related work

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
Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Caregiver Leave Program
401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Career Development Programs
And more…
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