Student Internship - Rail Geotechnical

Olsson•Lincoln, NE

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As one of our student interns on the Rail Geotechnical and Construction Services team you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. This position will range based on current workload from be working with the geotechnical engineers and construction managers, supporting the soils laboratory and assisting with various field activities from supporting drilling operations to construction observation. Your experience will include assisting our geotechnical engineering team developing geotechnical designs, calculations, and assisting with deliverable preparation for railroad related projects. The Olsson Rail Geotechnical and Construction Services team supports various railroad related projects across the county. We work with multiple Class 1 railroads, short lines, industries, and public agencies in the rail market. In addition to the upfront geotechnical design services, our interns will also be integrated into the larger Olsson rail program through the various design phases and will also have some exposure to construction management when the design become a reality for our clients. In addition to geotechnical and construction services, Olsson also provides track design, bridge design, hydrology and hydraulics, utility design, signal design, Grade crossings, environmental, construction material testing, survey, non-destructive testing, real estate coordination, facilities, and emergency response services to support our rail clients. Freshman and sophomores are encouraged to apply. We have one current internship opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Lincoln, NE or Omaha, NE office location.

Requirements

Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute and work well on a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Pursuing a degree in civil engineering
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and to follow and understand all safety regulations and work in a safe manner
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong attention to detail
Willing to travel and explore new opportunities
Ability to work part-time during the school year in addition to full-time in the summer

Nice To Haves

Freshman and sophomores are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work.
Work with geotechnical engineers and construction managers.
Support the soils laboratory.
Assist with various field activities, including supporting drilling operations and construction observation.
Assist the geotechnical engineering team in developing geotechnical designs and calculations.
Assist with deliverable preparation for railroad related projects.
Be integrated into the larger Olsson rail program through various design phases.
Gain exposure to construction management.
Travel and explore new opportunities.