Geotechnical Co-Op

Fall 2026 Co-Op Student Position

Your role  are seeking a motivated fall 2026 co-op student for our Woburn office to assist on a variety of projects throughout the region for roughly six months. Project types will include buildings, infrastructure and transportation, dams and levees, and waterfront development. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from our senior staff and gain a wide range of experience.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist with engineering analyses and design.
• Perform laboratory testing of soil samples.
• Observe soil borings and log soil and rock samples.
• Monitor construction activities such as pile driving and footing construction.
• Perform computations, prepare spreadsheets, prepare and edit drawings using Auto Cad.
• Assist with preparation of proposals and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering. Soil mechanics, foundations, or similar course work preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel on temporary assignment if needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work in the field as needed.
• Ability to perform field work in active construction sites year-round without restrictions, and in inclement weather if required.

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 – 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.

GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Pay Range For This Position: $24 - $26/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
• For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available
• And More…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT Functional Demands:

Sedentaryx Light Medium Other Activity  Level Throughout Workday(check one per row)
Physical Activity Requirements Occasional(0-35% of day)
Frequent(33-66% of day)
Continuous(67-100% of day)
Not Applicable

SittingX (4+ hours)
StandingX (1-2 hours)
WalkingX (1-2 hours)
ClimbingXLifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)(0-25 lbs)
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)(0-25 lbs)
Carrying objectsXPush/pullXTwistingXBendingXReaching forwardXReaching overheadXSquat/kneel/crawlXWrist position deviationXPinching/fine motor skillsXKeyboard use/repetitive motionX (4+ hours)
Taste or smellXTalk or hearXAccurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable Near VisionXFar VisionXYes No Not  Applicable Color DiscriminationXSensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not  Applicable Depth perceptionXHearingX - WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Functional Demands:

- Sedentary - x
- Light
- Medium
- Other
- Activity Level Throughout Workday(check one per row) - Physical Activity Requirements
- Occasional(0-35% of day) - Frequent(33-66% of day) - Continuous(67-100% of day) - Not Applicable
- Sitting - 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
- Bending - X
- Reaching forward - X
- Reaching overhead - X
- Squat/kneel/crawl - X
- Wrist position deviation - X
- Pinching/fine motor skills - 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
- Color Discrimination - X
- Sensory Requirements
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Accurate
- Not Applicable
- Depth perception - X
- Hearing - X

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogensXChemicalXAirborne communicable diseasesXExtreme temperaturesXRadiationXUneven surfaces or elevationsXExtreme noise levelsXDust/particulate matterX
- Occupational Exposure Risk Potential
- Reasonably Anticipated
- Not Anticipated
- Blood borne pathogens - X
- Chemical - X
- Airborne communicable diseases - X
- Extreme temperatures - X
- Radiation - X
- Uneven surfaces or elevations - X
- Extreme noise levels - X
- Dust/particulate matter - X

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.