What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Internship (Level 1) position at ECS Midwest, LLC?
As an Intern working with our geotechnical group, you will reinforce your education through a practical, hands-on, paid work experience. Your work will be realistic and rewarding, and allow you to be in a position of responsibility. You will contribute ideas and develop knowledge and communication skills while interacting with top professionals in your field. Your internship is more than a job; it is a learning experience that allows you to explore career options. You can even learn more about yourself, your skills, and help set your career goals. Best of all, you will be given meaningful assignments that will give you a sense of accomplishment. You also have a "can do" attitude and are ready to take on any project thrown your way - and that's why an internship with ECS will give you all the opportunity for career growth within our company you'll want.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with performing lab testing
Drafting boring logs and location diagrams
Scheduling of drill rigs for geotechnical projects
Obtaining utility clearance for subsurface explorations
Assisting with the subsurface exploration program and preparing drilling instructions
Performing boring and test pit layouts by both conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Classifying soil samples
Performing hand augers to obtain subsurface information and soil samples
Observing foundation or ground improvement installations
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Qualifications
Actively pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related degree
Interest in how structures are supported and a desire to think outside the box
Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - mileage will be reimbursed
- Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height
About Us
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.