Construction Engineering Intern

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.

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.

Position Summary: An intern supports the Construction Management department by assisting with a variety of tasks, including special project assignments and active participation in project construction and documentation, to gain practical experience and support their educational development.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist qualified field inspectors with standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.
• Perform or assist with routine field tests on concrete, soils, aggregates, and other construction materials after receiving appropriate instruction and while working under qualified supervision.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Gathers and maintains record documents
• Makes field notes and computations
• Assist project staff with tracking RFIs, organizing submittals and shop drawings, and compiling information for review by the responsible engineer or project manager.
• Observe and learn how project teams coordinate temporary traffic control, construction sequencing, utility activities, and work-zone documentation.
• Assist with project updates, photographs, presentations, and other communication materials.
• Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed
• Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices
• Develop 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 engineers, inspectors, contractors, clients, utility representatives, and other multidisciplinary team members

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned