Author: Prof. AM Sowder

All New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Architectural/Engineering Consultant contracts have a provision for a Training Program. The purpose of this program is to provide viable career opportunities for minorities and women or other qualified candidates for employment in the engineering consultant industry.

Hardesty & Hanover, LLC (H&H) is currently working for NYSDOT to provide bridge inspection services in the Bronx. They are looking for candidates with an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Structural Technology or Engineering Science or an equivalent Associate Degree determined acceptable by the Department. H&H will provide on-the-job training and assistance to the Trainee to earn a certification to become marketable in this industry or become a permanent employee of H&H.

It is expected that the Trainee will complete their training in two years or less. The trainee will work directly with an inspection team (Team Leader and Assistant Team Leader) to assist with bridge inspections in the office and in the field. The trainee will work under the direction of the inspection team to assist in the preparation of field documentation such as sketches and field note sheets in the office prior to the field work. The bridge inspection work in the field will begin gradually after initial field safety training (OSHA 10 hour class) is provided. The field work will require the trainee to have some knowledge of Bridge Elements.

To apply: Email Robert Drew at rdrew @ hardestyhanover.com a statement of interest and attach your resume. Cc: amsowder @ citytech.cuny.edu. Use the subject line “CMCE Career – H&H NYSDOT.” Do not send a blank email with resume attachment.