Geotechnical Engineering Intern

Overview

The engineering intern will spend time working within different departments to gain an understanding of the inner workings of PEA Group and its service offerings.  Time as an intern will be split between office and field tasks including surveying, geotechnical engineering and AutoCAD orientation and potentially design tasks if proven to be proficient.

Responsibilities

• Supports Geotech department by performing geotechnical testing and construction materials testing tasks including reviewing concrete and asphalt mix designs and visiting job sites.
• Assists technical staff with various tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data and performing calculations for projects.
• Performs construction assistance related tasks including visiting job sites, inspections, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with design team for revisions.
• Adheres to safety protocols and procedures outlined by PEA Group.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program
• Must possess a valid driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.

Knowledge and Experience

• Understanding of basic civil engineering principles, theories and methods.
• Experience using AutoCAD preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of typical computer software programs (Microsoft Office, etc.)

 Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and responsible.
• Team player with excellent written and oral communication skills is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
• Ability to learn to prepare, understand and interpret engineering site plans, specifications and other related documents.
• Proficient with the use of computers including spreadsheets, word processing, engineering software and ability to prepare electronic design calculation documents.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the survey, inspection and testing at various land use developments, construction sites or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Availability

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and overtime as required.

Travel

Travel will be required to respective job sites and is primarily local during the business day.  Occasionally, travel may be required to job sites in other states and would require overnight stay.