Geotechnical Internship
What You'll Do
- Assisting with performing lab testing
- Drafting boring logs and location diagrams
- Scheduling of drill rigs for geotechnical projects
- Obtaining utility clearance for subsurface explorations
- Assisting with the subsurface exploration program and preparing drilling instructions
- Performing boring and test pit layouts by both conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Classifying soil samples
- Performing hand augers to obtain subsurface information and soil samples
- Observing foundation or ground improvement installations
What We're Looking For
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related degree
- Interest in how structures are supported and a desire to think outside the box
- Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - mileage will be reimbursed
- Position requires carrying 40 – 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height
Who We Are
Founded in 1988, Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities engineering. ECS is currently ranked 2 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firms List (Zweig Group, June 2023), 61 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (ENR, April 2023), and 131 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (ENR, July 2023). To learn more about us, click here.
We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.