Geotech-Geology Intern

Gai Consultants • Homestead, PA

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About The Position

GAI is seeking a college student in their junior or senior year enrolled in an ABET Accredited Civil Engineering Program, Geology Program, or Technical Geo-Science Program to work in our Pennsylvania Geotechnical Group. This position will be based out of our Pittsburgh (Homestead), Pennsylvania office.

Requirements

• Must be a college student in their junior or senior year.
• Enrolled in an ABET Accredited Civil Engineering Program, Geology Program, or Technical Geo-Science Program.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to traverse steep terrain and lift/carry/move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical engineering/geology assignments involving subsurface investigations and geotechnical/geologic site characterization for a variety of facilities including foundations for transmission lines, buildings, roadways, bridges, dams, retaining walls, and other structures.
• Install geotechnical field instrumentation.
• Select samples for laboratory testing.
• Perform earthwork construction monitoring and foundation inspection.
• Interpret specifications and construction drawings.
• Evaluate site conditions based on construction excavations.
• Monitor and report on construction activities.
• Perform field testing of soils.
• Prepare boring logs and geologic cross sections.
• Assist with proposals, budgets, schedules, specifications, and reports.
• Assist with geotechnical engineering designs involving rock/soil slope stability, cut slope and fill embankment design, shallow and deep foundation recommendations, and landslide remediation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree