Bridge Inspection Intern - Summer Job Tacoma area,Washington USA,Engineering

Position: Bridge Inspection Intern - Summer 2027

Job Description
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary: An intern supports the assigned bridge inspection and design department by assisting with a variety of tasks, including special project assignments and active participation in project design and documentation, to gain practical experience and support their educational development.
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.
Compensation is $22.00 - $27.00/hour, commensurate with education.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Assist senior or lead (architects, engineers, inspectors, interior designers, project managers) with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support
Assist with field inspections of in-service structures and related documentation
Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, graphics, design development, and construction phases
Support the creation of presentation and marketing materials
Assist with construction phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings
Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed
Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices
Develop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands‑on experience
Participate in team meetings and collaborate with team members
Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders
Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other multidisciplinary team members

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Familiarity in using standard Microsoft Office for document creation and email communication
Ability to prepare well organized, clear, and concise written materials
Ability to support work with attention to detail and creativity
Developing presentation skills, including communicating ideas to different groups
Ability to manage time and workload effectively with guidance from supervisors
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate well with others

Required Experience

High school graduate or currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field

Engineering:

Full‑time student currently pursuing an ABET accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering with an interest in bridge or transportation structures.

Preferred Experience

Coursework in a related field
Previous internship or relevant work experience
Familiarity with design and production software, with the ability to use these tools to develop project documents and collaborate with project team members

Working Conditions
Work is performed in a general office environment and, for positions supporting field work, may include substantial time in the field. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require…