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Bridge Inspection Intern - Summer 2027

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
United States, Virginia, Herndon
13921 Park Center Rd Ste 140 (Show on map)
Sep 16, 2026
Bridge Inspection Intern - Summer 2027 LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share Category Bridge Inspection All Locations Herndon, VA Tracking Code 26592 Position Type Intern Job Description Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position Summary: An intern supports the assigned bridge inspection and design department by assisting with a variety of tasks, including special project assignments and active participation in project design and documentation, to gain practical experience and support their educational development. 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.* Compensation is $22.00 - $27.00/hour, commensurate with education. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Assist senior or lead (architects, engineers, inspectors, interior designers, project managers) with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support Assist with field inspections of in-service structures and related documentation Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, graphics, design development, and construction phases Support the creation of presentation and marketing materials Assist with construction phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices Develop basic design, analysis, and 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 architects, engineers, interior designers, and other multidisciplinary team members Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Required Skills Familiarity in using standard Microsoft Office for document creation and email communication Ability to prepare well organized, clear, and concise written materials Ability to support work with attention to detail and creativity Developing presentation skills, including communicating ideas to different groups Ability to manage time and workload effectively with guidance from supervisors Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate well with others Required Experience High school graduate or currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field Engineering: Full-time student currently pursuing an ABET accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering with an interest in bridge or transportation structures. Preferred Experience Coursework in a related field Previous internship or relevant work experience Familiarity with design and production software, with the ability to use these tools to develop project documents and collaborate with project team members Working Conditions Work is performed in a general office environment and, for positions supporting field work, may include substantial time in the field. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Field and inspection work may be conducted outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions and on uneven terrain, and may require bending, kneeling, or standing, lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds, operating access equipment, and performing work at heights requiring fall protection. Lighting and temperature within the office are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. 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. #FirstLine-KM1