Seattle, Washington9 days ago
BNSF Salmon Bay Bridge — Counterweight Replacement ProjectPosition TitleCo-op Student — Civil EngineeringProjectBNSF Salmon Bay Bridge Counterweight ReplacementLocationSeattle, WA (Salmon Bay / Ballard area)Duration4–8 months (flexible start date)CompensationCompetitive hourly rate (commensurate with experience)Openings1–2 positionsProject OverviewThe 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 maritime traffic.