Transportation Design Intern

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. • Philadelphia, PA • 7h ago

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 #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

At JMT, transportation is a core practice. We are always looking to grow and add the best and brightest to our teams. In Eastern PA, we have an exceptional team working diligently on improving a variety of infrastructure and resiliency projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and JMT's vast footprint. This team is looking for a driven, nimble, resourceful, and adaptive intern who is looking to learn and grow in the industry.

Position summary: The intern will work directly under the supervision of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within JMT's talented, multi-disciplinary team of leaders to complete an array of transportation related design tasks. The intern will have the opportunity to work within one of the following discipline groups:

Highways

Water Resources

Structures

Water/Wastewater

Aviation

The ideal candidate will have an interest in pursuing a career in transportation engineering, which may include highways, water resources, structures, water/wastewater, and aviation. The ideal candidate will also have an interest in learning the basics of transportation engineering design tasks, understanding how a transportation project is delivered, using technological software to solve engineering problems and prepare engineering drawings, and assisting other disciplines outside of their assigned discipline group on an "as needed" basis.

This position is being offered in conjunction with ACEC/PA's TQI Shared Intern Program. ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies) is a professional organization which promotes the improving infrastructure that drives quality of life and economic growth. As a part of this program, the candidate would have the unique opportunity to learn from leaders inside and outside of JMT, including some of our main clients, such as PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), in addition to other consulting engineering firm partnered through ACEC/PA.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Make edits and updates to engineering drawings using AutoCAD/Civil3D and/or Microstation/OpenRoads Designer

Review design manuals and specifications

Perform engineering back-up computations and quantity takeoffs

Develop and prepare specifications

Assist in technical report writing and documentation

Coordinate new small-scale projects

Assemble data and research

Assist with administrative duties

Provide input on solutions to problems using basic theories and engineering fundamentals

Assist with layout and design of routine small and medium-sized engineering projects

Evaluate existing conditions through field visit and/or desktop review

Maintain accurate and current project documentation

Perform all work consistent with JMT's quality management procedures.

Attend scheduled organized events outside of JMT offices through the TQI Shared Intern program

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required SkillsRequired Experience

Full time undergraduate student at an ABET-accredited school with a civil engineering focus

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Participate in team-based management style

Willingness to learn and use computer aided design software (AutoCAD/Civil3D, Microstation/OpenRoads Designer) and various design specific programs.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office line of products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)

Qualifications Preferred

Coursework in transportation related fields

Previous internship experience

Participation within student run organizations

Computer aided design (CAD) program experience

W orking Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 75% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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