CO-OP STUDENT OPPORTUNITY
Civil Engineering
BNSF Salmon Bay Bridge — Counterweight Replacement Project

 

Position Title Co-op Student — Civil Engineering

Project BNSF Salmon Bay Bridge Counterweight Replacement

Location Seattle, WA (Salmon Bay / Ballard area)

Duration 4–8 months (flexible start date)

Compensation Competitive hourly rate (commensurate with experience)

Openings 1–2 positions

 
Project Overview
The BNSF Salmon Bay Bridge is a critical rail bascule drawbridge located in Seattle, Washington, carrying BNSF Railway freight traffic across Salmon Bay between the Ballard and Interbay neighborhoods. The bridge, originally constructed in the early 20th century, is undergoing a major rehabilitation to replace its aging counterweight system — a structurally complex and operationally critical component that allows the bridge leaf to open and close for maritim...