Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 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 #61 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.

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 the Syracuse Office. Fieldwork may be conducted in any of the following locations:

• Region 3 - Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Oswego, Seneca & Tompkins Counties
• Region 7 - Clinton, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, & St. Lawrence 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.

Compensation is $ 25.00 - $ 30.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

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

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

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
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

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.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.