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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.

Position Summary:  The trainee will be enrolled in a 3000-hour on-the-job training program which includes field activities and office procedures. The trainee may qualify for the position of Assistant Team Leader after successful graduation from the program.   

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. 

Special Note

• This position is sponsored through a New York State Department of Transportation program specifically for the development of engineering technicians. 
• Candidates possessing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or higher education are not eligible for this program. These candidates are encouraged to apply directly for the Assistant Team Leader or Design Engineer positions at JMT.

Work Location

This position will have time spent roughly equally between fieldwork and office work. Office work will be conducted at either the Syracuse or Utica Office.

Fieldwork may be conducted in any of the following locations:

• Region 2 – Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery and Oneida Counties.

Field assignments may be day trips or require one of more overnight stays to complete assignments. While on travel status, trainees will be compensated for lodging and meals using State approved per diem rates. Mileage, tolls, parking and other ancillaries for travel are also included. Details will be discussed during the interview.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications and construction methods in order to calculate quantities, make electronic sketches and interpret field conditions.
• Perform routine inspection and monitoring of material conditions including concrete, steel, and timber.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures
• Gather and documents hydraulic information including scour documentation and depth readings
• Makes field notes and computations
• Take photographs and organize for field reports
• Input collected data to electronic format
• Work with various software to produce inspection reports

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned 

Required Skills

• Ability to work in the field and office utilizing software products such as Microsoft Office, Adobe and others
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Able to pass Background Check

Required Experience

• Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or an equivalent Associate's Degree. 

         OR

• 18 months of bridge experience in design, construction, inspection or other bridge-related work

Working Conditions 

Work is performed in the field and office. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.  This position also requires the ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and perform tasks while positioned above water.

Compensation for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided. 

Benefits 

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…
• Benefits | JMT

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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