Construction Field Intern

Description

ENGEO is looking for individuals eager to experience consulting on a construction site!

Position Summary:  As an ENGEO Field Intern, you will represent ENGEO on various job sites, delivering the highest quality client service.  You will play a vital role in our projects by ensuring compliance with project and plan specifications, as well as engineering recommendations. Essentially, you will act as the eyes and ears on construction sites for our project engineers and project managers. 

Internship Goals:

• Provide meaningful real-world learning experience for talented students
• Experience a leading geotechnical engineering firm
• Make great contacts with a number of talented mentors
• Find out what makes ENGEO unique

Responsibilities:

• Perform QA/QC field observations during site earthworks (grading) and site improvements (utilities, wall backfill, and street construction) following design plans and recommendations
• Confirm compliance with project and plan specifications, and engineering recommendations
• In-place density testing of engineered soil and rock materials during site development
• Accurate and detailed documentation required via smartphone or surface laptop (laptop provided)
• Submit Testing and Observation (T&O) Reports daily to Construction Services Managers for review
• Drop off samples for laboratory testing of soil and rock

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Show proof of car insurance - upon hire
• Personal construction site appropriate vehicle (daily reimbursement available)
• Good driving record and drug-free
• Be able to lift up to 75 pounds and perform intermittent strenuous activity
• Willing to work OT and weekends as needed per project/contractor demands
• Comfortable working alone on job sites, with a practical and resourceful mindset
• Strong basic algebraic math skills 

Education:

• High School Diploma required
• Current A.A or B.S. student in Earth Sciences, Geology, Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred

Who We Are

ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you will receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success.

What We Do

Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm of approximately 400+ geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, Seattle, New Zealand, Guam, and Australia.

We appreciate your interest in ENGEO.