Intern - Geotechnical Engineering

GFT • Pittsburgh, PA

16h • $21 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join GFT , an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Geotechnical Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging. Joining the geotechnical, dams, and hydraulics team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here. What you’ll be challenged to do: During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Support real client projects by assisting with geotechnical reports, designs, and analysis for structures such as dams, bridges, and buildings. Aid in field reconnaissance and observation of exploration borings on challenging terrains. Assist in planning subsurface exploration and laboratory testing. Contribute to the design and analysis of foundations for dams, bridges, buildings, and other infrastructure. Provide support for construction observation activities during project execution.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related area, with a preferred focus on Geotechnical Engineering.
• Demonstrated interest in geotechnical engineering through prior internships or applied academic.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working in challenging environments including remote terrains.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with geotechnical software such as Slope, STABL, and gINT.

Responsibilities

• Support real client projects by assisting with geotechnical reports, designs, and analysis for structures such as dams, bridges, and buildings.
• Aid in field reconnaissance and observation of exploration borings on challenging terrains.
• Assist in planning subsurface exploration and laboratory testing.
• Contribute to the design and analysis of foundations for dams, bridges, buildings, and other infrastructure.
• Provide support for construction observation activities during project execution.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern