Co-Op/Internship - On Site Bridge Inspection

MODJESKI AND MASTERS INC•Mount Laurel, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Services Unit of Modjeski and Masters is seeking Civil Engineering Students interested in a Co-Op or Internship opportunity focusing on Bridge Inspection for the Point-No-Point project in Kearny, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your education with one of the nation’s leading bridge engineering firms. Point-No-Point Bridge Project: M&M is providing management oversight for the entire project, making sure all aspects of the project are on schedule during the Final Design phase through the construction contract being awarded. This encompasses peer review of the structural, mechanical, electrical, utility, and ROW design plans, specifications, schedule, and estimate; permit review; tracking ROW acquisition; Conrail internal departments; coordinate Passaic River capping with regulatory agencies (USCG, USACOE, DEP, and EPA) and construction of the new bridge; and coordination with other transportation entities (PATH, NJ Transit, CSX, Amtrak, and NJTA). M&M is also tracking permit approval and ROW acquisition to ensure the timing of construction staging adheres to the permits and deed restrictions. 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.

Requirements

Ideal candidate will be a Junior or Senior working towards a BS in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University
Must have a good command of the English language with good oral and written communication skills.
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.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Coursework focused on structural engineering is preferred.
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.
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.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CADD (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) is preferred.
Preferred to have an understanding and working knowledge of how to interpret construction specifications and manufacturer’s technical data.
Preferred to have a basic familiarity with construction contracts and with construction management processes including communication, documenting procedures, and quality control and quality assurance procedures and responsibilities

Responsibilities

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.