Bridge Inspection Civil Engineer Co-Op
About The Position
Burgess & Niple is hiring a Civil Engineer Co-op to gain practical experience in bridge inspection. The co-op will work alongside Professional Engineers, Engineers-In-Training, and Technicians on bridge inspections, field assessments, technical analysis, and design calculations. The work supports inspection schedules, regulatory compliance, and structural evaluations for projects serving state DOTs and local agencies. The role provides experience with bridge inspection processes under the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI). Fieldwork includes documenting the condition of bridges and ancillary structures, compiling field data, and completing simple structural analysis calculations as required. The co-op will learn safe work practices and bridge-inspection access techniques and work alongside technical rope-access experts. Project sites are across the region, often requiring overnight travel, with travel throughout the U.S. of up to 40%. The stated availability is full-time during Summer 2027 and possibly through Fall 2028. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime. The co-op is responsible for housing and transportation to and from work; parking is provided, and Burgess & Niple pays travel and equipment expenses.
Requirements
- Be a current undergraduate student in good academic standing pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field at an ABET-accredited program.
- Have completed one year of coursework.
- Have a strong interest in bridge and structural inspection engineering.
- Have experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Be able to learn PDF markup and review tools such as BlueBeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat.
- Be able to learn MicroStation or AutoCAD/Civil3D drawing software packages.
- Have excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate, learn, and grow as part of a team.
- Be available to work full-time during Summer 2027 and possibly through Fall 2028.
- Be physically capable of lifting and carrying 60 pounds of gear and withstanding high levels of physical exertion.
- Be comfortable working at heights using proper safety equipment.
- Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Previous co-op or internship experience.
- Previous experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD/Civil3D.
Responsibilities
- Learn bridge inspection processes in accordance with NBIS and SNBI for projects serving state DOTs and local agencies.
- Perform fieldwork to assess and document existing conditions of bridges and ancillary structures.
- Compile field data to summarize structure condition.
- Carry out simple structural analysis calculations as required.
- Learn safe work practices and access techniques for bridge inspection.
- Work alongside technical rope-access experts to inspect bridges and structures of all sizes.
- Travel to project sites across the region and throughout the U.S. to support inspection projects.
Benefits
- Parking is provided.
- Travel expenses are paid by Burgess & Niple.
- Equipment expenses are paid by Burgess & Niple.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
