College Intern - Geologist

RK&K • Baltimore, MD

2d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

RK&K is seeking a motivated, hard-working Intern Geologist to join our Baltimore Team. This is an opportunity for a student studying Geology with a desire to establish their career and develop their skills in a supportive, collaborative environment. RK&K is a civil engineering firm offering qualified candidates the opportunity to partner with an industry leader while experiencing unparalleled growth and career development. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from our senior staff and gain a wide range of experience. As an Intern Geologist at RK&K, you will have the opportunity to work across disciplines to prepare plans and reports related to a variety of geotechnical projects for a variety of clients in the transportation and municipal sectors.

Requirements

• Pursuing a BS degree in Geology
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to perform field work on active construction sites year-round without restrictions, and in inclement weather if required.

Nice To Haves

• Classwork in soils Geology and structural Geology
• Participation in professional societies
• Applicable prior internship experience

Responsibilities

• Characterize the site through field reconnaissance and mapping of geological and geotechnical features as they affect existing and proposed engineered features.
• Perform surveillance of drilling operations, including logging and classifying soil and rock materials in accordance with applicable logging standards.
• Assist with database development.
• Create drilling logs and geological cross sections, profiles, and maps necessary to convey subsurface exploration results.
• Write technical letters, technical memoranda, and briefs of findings.
• Assist engineering staff with preparation of geotechnical engineering reports.
• Maintain gINT database and integrate with GIS or other web-based geo-locating systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern