Construction Technician Intern

Overview

The Marquette, Michigan office of GEI is seeking highly motivated individuals to perform a broad range of engineering technician duties.

• Candidates will work with engineers, contractors and public works personnel while performing construction observation and documentation, materials testing services, and data collection for infrastructure projects.
• Describe and classify soil samples.
• Collect and perform field and laboratory tests on soil and concrete.
• Report daily progress/problems to the field-to-field supervisor.
• Travel to project sites required, including overnight travel.

• High School Diploma required; an AS degree in Engineering Technology, or pursuit of a BS degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geology Engineering or a related field is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in construction inspection and testing capacity with experience in soils, concrete, and bituminous paving.
• Certifications from ACI and/or the State of Michigan are highly desired.
• Excellent organizational skills and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Must be willing to travel.

• Experience using AutoCAD and surveying equipment.

We are GEI. Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – require our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused. As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion.

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• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Work Environment: Functional Demands may include sedentary, light to medium physical activity, walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, twisting, reaching, keyboard use, and visual/sensory requirements. The role may involve occasional to frequent physical activities as described by role-specific assessments.