Engineering Technician – Summer Intern - TranSystems Corporation

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2022.   For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems’ Boston, Massachusetts office has an opening in the Summer of 2024 for a Civil Engineering student interested in learning career skills through assisting our experienced engineers. This position is open to students currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Master of Science in Civil Engineering program with a graduation date in 2025 or 2026. This position includes structural design, rehabilitation, and inspection of bridges and tunnels, along with the preparation of load rating reports, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates. In addition, duties may include construction inspection services. Day to day assignments and technical guidance will be provided by Project Engineers and Project Managers. Assignments may involve travel within the continental United States. General duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform a variety of tasks to support design, analysis, and plan production.
• Utilize AutoCAD or Microstation and various other design software to assist on design related tasks.
• Collect, organize, and evaluate data needed for basic calculations and design.
• Assist with computation of plan quantities to support cost estimates.
• Assist in the performance of bridge and tunnel inspections throughout MA and possibly throughout the US.
• Assist in the preparation of bridge and tunnel inspection reports.

What you bring to our firm:

• Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters Degree in the Civil Engineering field at an ABET accredited university.
• Be eager to learn; be a team player; and be enthusiastic.
• Take pride in their work and a commitment to quality work and timely communication.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Physically capable of performing field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• • Analytical skills
  • Anticipated graduate date in 2025 or 2026
  • Attention to detail
  • The preferred candidate will have a strong preference and desire for structural/ bridge engineering, a working knowledge of Microstation, AutoCAD, and a working knowledge of design drawings.
  • No relocation assistance - Local candidates preferred.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.