Bridge Engineering Intern/ Co-Op - TranSystems Corporation

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Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:
Gannett Fleming TranSystems’ Boston, Massachusetts office has an opening within our Bridge Division for a Bridge Engineering Intern/ Co-Op during the Winter/ Spring Semester and/or Summer of 2025 for a Civil Engineering student interested in learning career skills through assisting our experienced engineers. This position is open to students currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Master of Science in Civil Engineering program with a graduation date in 2024, 2025 or 2026. This position includes structural design, rehabilitation, and inspection of bridges and tunnels, along with the preparation of load rating reports, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates. In addition, duties may include construction inspection services. Day to day assignments and technical guidance will be provided by Project Engineers and Project Managers. Assignments may involve travel within Massachusetts and the continental United States.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

• Participate in bridge design assignments involving contract plans preparation and specifications, design calculations, calculation of quantities and development of cost estimates.
• Assist in performing bridge and tunnel inspection assignments as an inspection team member while documenting inspection findings and preparing inspection reports throughout MA and the US.
• Assist in performing load rating analyses.
• Provide office and field support for construction phase services, including review of shop drawing submittals. Organize submittals and address questions from contractors during the construction.
• Assist in the preparation of business proposals.

What you bring to our firm:

• Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters Degree in the Civil Engineering field at an ABET accredited university.
• Be eager to learn; be a team player; and be enthusiastic.
• Take pride in their work and a commitment to quality work and timely communication.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Physically capable of performing field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
  

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Analytical skills
• Anticipated graduate date in 2025 or 2026.
• Attention to detail
• The preferred candidate will have a strong preference and desire for structural/ bridge engineering, a working knowledge of Microstation, AutoCAD, and a working knowledge of design drawings.
• No relocation assistance - Local candidates preferred.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal/civil background check, and motor vehicle records search.

Featured Benefits: 

• 401(k) company match

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. Gannett Fleming TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: Gannett Fleming TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a Gannett Fleming TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.