Bridge Construction - Internship

Job Details:

Job Location:

New Orleans LA - New Orleans, LA 70163, Position Type:
Internship, Job Category:
Field Services/Bridge Inspection, The Field Services Unit of Modjeski and Masters is seeking Civil Engineering Students interested in a Co-Op or Internship opportunity focusing on Bridge Construction Inspection. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your education with one of the nation’s leading bridge engineering firms.

• Ideal candidate will be a Junior or Senior working towards a BS in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University
• 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.
• Must have a good command of the English language with good oral and written communication skills. 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.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CADD (AutoCAD and/or Micro Station) 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

• Primary duties will involve bridge construction inspection, assisting with contract administration and management, and assisting with project cost controls.
• This position offers hands‑on engagement with small, medium, and large bridge structures and an opportunity to engage with highly technical people in the field of bridge construction and engineering.
• 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.
• Perform field inspections as part of a team of construction 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 tomonitor compliance with overall contract specifications, plans and other contract provisions.
• Emergency response to bridge related emergencies, as needed.

• Position requires a combination of both office and field duties.
• Position involves working conditions such as climbing on superstructures and substructures of bridges.
• Requires a certain amount of physicality and a comfort level with heights for the inspection portion of this position.
• Position requires a varying amount of travel with overnight stays, dependent upon assignment and available work, with the potential for short-term relocation. Expected travel ranges up to 30% of time.
  
  Compensation is provided.
• Partial-week work from home is allowed after 6 months successful employment.

• Be part of a collaborative team committed to advancing infrastructure while developing your skills in a…