Geotechnical Intern - Anchorage
Shannon & Wilson is hiring intermittent and summer staff/interns to perform rock slope observations during the 2023 summer season in Skagway, Alaska. The staff will work with Shannon & Wilson engineers and project management to provide continuous slope observations and perform other geologic and geotechnical tasks as assigned. Work will include visual observations as well as monitoring real time instrumentation data. Staff will be based in Skagway and will access the site on foot each day which requires an approximately 1.5-mile and 700 vertical foot, one-way hike. Work schedules will vary from 40 to 50 hours per week. Housing will be provided at no cost and long-term per diem rate will be included in compensation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform slope observation.
- Assist with report preparation.
- Perform geological or engineering analyses and calculations.
- Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
- Follow Shannon & Wilson’s Quality Assurance policy.
- Follow and promote Shannon and Wilson’s Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements:
- At a minimum, completed Sophomore year of undergraduate coursework working toward degree in Geology or Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Geotechnical.
- 0 to 3 years of experience
- Coursework and/or working backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: soil mechanics and foundation engineering, slope stability, and engineering geology.
- Field/construction observation experience a plus in one or more of the following areas: observations of earthwork activities, rock slope stabilization, installation and recording of geotechnical instrumentation, and/or field reconnaissance.
- Must be able to access work site on foot (1.5 miles and 700 vertical feet one way) each day on established walking trail.
- Must be comfortable outdoors under all weather conditions for up to 9 hours per day.
- Must be able to work remotely in Skagway, Alaska
Level Placement:
Typically, depending on an applicant’s education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Geotechnical Intern typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Technical Services I, II, III, or IV level.