Civil Engineer Intern

We are seeking a motivated intern (civil engineer, or similar) for our Portland, ME office to work with GEI professionals in areas of project analysis and field work, including geotechnical observation, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, waterfront structural inspection and design, data compilation, GIS, and CAD. Work will include a range of settings such as transportation (soil and rock data collection), coastal (shoreline protection, harbor planning), riverine (hydrologic and hydraulic studies), reservoirs (dam, levee, spillway analysis), subsurface (foundation exploration and design), and structures (bridges, wharf, and bulkhead inspection/design).

This position will support GEI’s civil/water resources, structural, and geotechnical engineering practices. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from our staff and gain a wide range of experience.

• Support work in the following engineering disciplines: geotechnical engineering (building foundations, dam safety), water resources (hydrology and hydraulics), and structural engineering (marine/waterfront structures).
• Assist with preparation of CAD files, develop spreadsheets and databases, conduct technical analysis.
• Assist with project mapping in GIS and project drafting in CAD.
• Perform field work as needed to support projects including, but not limited to, field observation and data collection, soil and water sample collection, drill rig observation, and other field investigations.

We are seeking a motivated intern (civil engineer, or similar) for our Portland, ME office to work with GEI professionals in areas of project analysis and field work, including geotechnical observation, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, waterfront structural inspection and design, data compilation, GIS, and CAD. Work will include a range of settings such as transportation (soil and rock data collection), coastal (shoreline protection, harbor planning), riverine (hydrologic and hydraulic studies), reservoirs (dam, levee, spillway analysis), subsurface (foundation exploration and design), and structures (bridges, wharf, and bulkhead inspection/design).

This position will support GEI’s civil/water resources, structural, and geotechnical engineering practices. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from our staff and gain a wide range of experience.

• Support work in the following engineering disciplines: geotechnical engineering (building foundations, dam safety), water resources (hydrology and hydraulics), and structural engineering (marine/waterfront structures).
• Assist with preparation of CAD files, develop spreadsheets and databases, conduct technical analysis.
• Assist with project mapping in GIS and project drafting in CAD.
• Perform field work as needed to support projects including, but not limited to, field observation and data collection, soil and water sample collection, drill rig observation, and other field investigations.

• Pursuit of a BS or MS in civil engineering, or similar, with coursework completed in soils, structures, hydrology, and hydraulics. Experience as an intern is a plus.
• Working knowledge of GIS and CAD. Experience with Civil 3D is a plus.
• Self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to perform field work at active construction sites year-round without restrictions, and in inclement weather if required.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel on temporary assignments as needed.

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