Assistant Team Leader Bridge Inspection Trainee

JOB DESCRIPTION Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary 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:  The trainee will be enrolled in a 3000-hour on-the-job training program which includes field activities and office procedures. The trainee may qualify for the position of Assistant Team Leader after successful graduation from the program.    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.    Special Note * This position is sponsored through a New York State Department of Transportation program specifically for the development of engineering technicians.  * Candidates possessing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or higher education are not eligible for this program. These candidates are encouraged to apply directly for the Assistant Team Leader or Design Engineer positions at JMT.   Work Location This position will have time spent roughly equally between fieldwork and office work. Office work will be conducted at either the Syracuse or Utica Office. Fieldwork may be conducted in any of the following locations: * Region 2 – Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery and Oneida Counties. Field assignments may be day trips or require one of more overnight stays to complete assignments. While on travel status, trainees will be compensated for lodging and meals using State approved per diem rates. Mileage, tolls, parking and other ancillaries for travel are also included. Details will be discussed during the interview.   Essential Functions and Responsibilities * Review plans, specifications and construction methods in order to calculate quantities, make electronic sketches and interpret field conditions. * Perform routine inspection and monitoring of material conditions including concrete, steel, and timber. * Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures * Gather and documents hydraulic information including scour documentation and depth readings * Makes field notes and computations * Take photographs and organize for field reports * Input collected data to electronic format * Work with various software to produce inspection reports   Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities * Perform other related duties as assigned