Job Description

Internships


Lexington, KY o ID:
24511
o Intern



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 #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.





JMT's Lexington, KY office is seeking a Structural Intern for the summer of 2026 to work with our Transportation Structural team. The candidate will work on a variety of assignments, both independently and with a project team. The candidate will be supported by engineers on the design team while learning to complete tasks at the highest level.

This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

Interns at JMT will automatically be enrolled in our internship program. JMT's internship program provides opportunities for our interns to job shadow other areas of civil engineering, attend lunch-and-learn seminars, identify personal goals, understand the value of networking, learn about the business of civil engineering, and much more!




Compensation is based upon education level, ranging from $21-26/hour.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform general civil/structural engineering tasks to support various project managers, as required Assist in the production of engineering drawings using MicroStation Develop quantity take-offs Review shop drawings and submittals Assist in the field performing bridge and structure inspections Write and review bridge inspection reports

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned




Required Skills


Ability to handle multiple projects and manage time Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including WORD and EXCEL




Required Experience


Students currently pursuing a B.S. degree in civil engineering at a 4-year ABET-accredited university or a master's program in Civil Engineering Students should have completed or planned to be enrolled in courses such as structural analysis, steel or concrete design, geotechnical engineering, etc

Preferred Experience

Experience using MicroStation Experience using structural analysis and design software and Mathcad 3D Structural Modeling Experience with AASHTO LRFD bridge design EIT certification, or the ability to quickly obtain certification

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 90% 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. Inspections of transportation structures (bridges, retaining walls and culverts) may be required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required, as needed.




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.



This position is located at 2480 Fortune Dr #250, Lexington, KY.