Bridge Inspection Trainee

Thornton Tomasetti’s Transportation practice includes civil engineering, bridge & structural engineering, resident engineering and inspection, bridge inspection, and geotechnical engineering. We specialize in analysis, design, evaluation, monitoring, and rehabilitation for a wide variety of transportation infrastructure projects.

Thornton Tomasetti’s Transportation practice is seeking a Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader Trainee for employment in the New York office. This position is set for a term of 20 months and is for Region 8 work, which is located in Rockland, Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, and Columbia Counties, New York. You will be involved in various phases of structural bridge inspection projects including field inspection, technical report preparation, analysis, and repair design.

You will work with a team of bridge engineers, while also learning all aspects of bridge inspection.

• Assist in performing a variety of simple and complex highway/transit/rail bridge condition inspections in Queens County, New York.
• Help develop bridge condition inspection reports with effective and practical repair/rehabilitation recommendations.
• Coordinate field activity, access equipment, and WZTC subcontractors.
• Review existing bridge/structure plans to identify critical elements, fatigue-prone details, fracture-critical members, and structural load paths.
• Assist with inspection coordination.

• Associate Degree (AS) in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Structural Technology, Engineering Science, or an equivalent Civil Engineering related degree.
• Recent bridge design, bridge inspection, construction, or other bridge-related work experience is a plus.
• Strong coordination, communication, computer skills, and a team player.
• Daily travel to the New York metropolitan area.
• Technical excellence, with aptitude/interest in continued learning.
• Detail-oriented and responsible for working successfully in teams or independently.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Micro Station.
• Candidate must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Physically capable of fieldwork, including working at heights on aerial equipment and ladders.

The rate for this position is approximately $65,000-$72,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided under the New York Pay Transparency Law and may vary based on individual qualifications and location.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401(k) retirement savings with company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We pursue equal opportunity in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.