Engineering/Geoscience Student Intern (US)

BGC Engineering • Golden, CO

71d • $60,000 - $64,000

About The Position

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international consulting firm that provides professional services in applied earth sciences. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Data Science, Geomatics, Software, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has US offices located across the United States, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia. Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team. We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity. BGC is seeking student interns with a passion for applied earth sciences and a dedication to learning in a technically challenging and inspiring team environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, relevant work experience and a desire to travel and work in diverse and remote conditions. BGC provides an opportunity for student interns to develop practical skillsets and gain experience within the field of geotechnical and geoscience consulting. Student interns at BGC can expect a mix of office and field-based project work that supports a wide variety of clients in the mining, pipeline, transportation, energy, and community sectors, completed under the guidance of technical experts.

Requirements

• Enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a relevant undergraduate degree in Civil (Geotechnical/Hydrotechnical/General) or Geological Engineering, Geoscience, Geology, Geophysics or a related field.
• Excellent written, presentation and oral communications.
• MS Office skills.
• A second language is an asset.
• Familiarity with topics such as Soil Mechanics, Rock Mechanics, Hydrogeology, Hydrology and Hydraulics, Geochemistry, Geomorphology, and Technical Writing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations including drilling, testing pitting, lab testing, geophysical surveys, instrumentation installation, river/stream inspection, and geohazard assessment.
• Monitor construction activities including dam, pond, and ditch construction, fill placement, foundation excavation, assessment and approval, and instrumentation installations and monitoring.
• Report and interpret field data.
• Support data management and data entry.
• Interpret instrumentation data.
• Contribute to designs.

Benefits

• Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity.
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities.
• Social and wellness activities.
• Flexible workplace with hybrid work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees