Transportation Design Intern
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #59 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 in a variety of disciplines within JMT, including but not limited to:
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.
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Working 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.
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