We are looking for an individual that is detail oriented, enthusiastic about solving problems and eager to gain hands on experience working with bridges.

Location:

On site location Kearny, NJ

Eligible Co-Op/Intern Students will gain hands on experience working in construction oversight and/or monitoring of heavy civil construction projects, bridge inspection and repair, and structural design.

General Responsibilities

• Under Direct Supervision from a Senior Engineer the Co-Op/Intern Student will.

  • provide daily inspection of bridge construction activity to ensure project compliance with the plans and specifications.

  • observe field activities to ensure materials and workmanship are following the required standards prescribed by the contract documents.

  • document construction activities by producing a daily report, or other means as directed by the project manager or resident engineer.

  • assist the project manager or resident engineer with documenting, organizing, distributing, and responding to construction correspondence and communications.

  • aid in identifying problems that may arise in the field and assist the project manager or resident engineer with solutions to these problems.

  • completed technical writing for the preparation of construction specifications, technical correspondence, construction reports, and other construction documentation

Working Conditions

• 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 may allow for a varying amount of travel and overnight stays dependent upon assignment and available work.

Education and License Requirements

• Co-Op/Intern student will be working towards a BS degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Coursework focus on construction management or structural engineering is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• The ideal Co-Op/Intern Student will gain hands on experience, skills and abilities in the following areas;
  • An understanding and working knowledge of how to read design plans and details, shop drawings, and construction schedules.
  • An understanding and working knowledge of how to interpret construction specifications and manufacturer technical data.
  • Familiarity with construction contracts.
  • Familiarity with construction management processes including communication, documenting procedures, and quality control and quality assurance procedures and responsibilities.
  • 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.
  • Expereince climbing ladders and stairways, , working on walkways and platforms at high elevations, such as on high bridge superstructures, working from aerial access equipment.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, CADD (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)

• Basic Life Insurance as well as Basic AD&D insurance
• Hourly rate
• 40 hours per week