Bridge Inspection Trainee

Overview

Assist in bridge inspections, reporting, coordination, and design under guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• bridge inspection
• plan review
• inspection coordination
• report development
• field coordination
• equipment management

Tasks

-Assist in performing a variety of simple and complex highway/transit/rail bridge condition inspections in Queens County, New York. -Review existing bridge/structure plans to identify critical elements, fatigue-prone details, fracture critical members, and structural load paths. -Assist with inspection coordination. -Help develop bridge condition inspection reports with effective and practical repair/rehabilitation recommendations. -Coordinate field activity, access equipment, and WZTC subcontractors.

Requirements

• autocad
• microstation
• associate degree
• bridge design
• driver's license
• communication

What You Bring

-Detail, quality-oriented, and responsible for working successfully in teams or independently. -Candidate must hold a valid driver’s license. -Strong coordination, communication, and computer skills, and a team player. -Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation. -AS in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology, Structural Technology, Engineering Science, or an equivalent Associate Degree related to Civil Engineering. -Technical excellence, with aptitude/interest in continued learning. -Physically capable of fieldwork, including working at heights on aerial equipment and ladders. -Daily travel to the NY metropolitan area. -Recent Bridge design, bridge inspection or construction, or other bridge-related work experience is a plus.

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Benefits

-Commuter Transit (where available) -And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives -Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time -Fitness Reimbursement -Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits -Tuition Reimbursement -401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments -Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare

About Thornton Tomasetti

-Delivers expertise in structural, façade, forensic, civil, bridge, and applied‑science engineering. -Known for high‑profile projects like Taipei 101, Petronas Towers, and disaster recovery efforts post‑9/11 and Hurricane Sandy. -Operates an internal R&D unit, CORE studio, driving innovation via computational modeling, AI, and software tools. -Services span from supertall buildings and long‑span structures to transportation infrastructure and protective design. -Combines deep engineering know‑how with cutting‑edge technology to tackle complex design challenges worldwide.

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