Civil Engineer Intern

This is an excellent opportunity to learn from our senior staff and gain a wide range of experience. Candidates will work with engineers and technical staff to contribute to the development of projects from conception to completed construction. This position will support GEI’s geotechnical and civil/water resources engineering practices, which provide engineering design services for a wide range of projects and clients.

Occasional field engineering may also be assigned.

Representative projects include dam safety evaluations, geotechnical site investigations, and drafting with AutoCAD Civil3D.

• Support work in the following engineering disciplines:
  
  Geotechnical Engineering (Dam Safety, Earthquake Engineering, Site Investigations), Civil Design (Design Drawings), Water Resources (Hydrology and Hydraulics), and Structural (Hydraulic Structures).
• Support preparing and revising project plans, specifications, construction scheduling, and cost estimates.
• Assist with drafting in CAD or mapping in GIS.
• Develop spreadsheets and databases.
• Perform field work as needed to support projects including but not limited to field observation and data collection, drill rig observation, soil and water sample collection, and support of other field investigations.
• Work will be directed by various project managers.

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in civil engineering, ideally with coursework completed in geotechnical, water resource, and structural engineering, geology, and computer aided drafting.
• Excellent writing skills required.
• Experience in summer internship, or other professional position strongly preferred but not required.
• Interest in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil3D preferred.
• Ability to perform field work in active construction sites year-round without restrictions, and in inclement weather if required.
• Willingness to travel on temporary assignments as needed.
• A valid driver's license and willing to work in the field as required.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need 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 .

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, competitive total rewards, 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
• Pay Range For This Position: $25.00 – $28.00/hour
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Sedentary

x

Light

Medium

Other

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

X (4+ hours)

Standing

X (1-2 hours)

Walking

X (1-2 hours)

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

X

X

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X (4+ hours)

Taste or smell

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

X

Chemical

X

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

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