Environmental Remediation Intern

GEI Consultants; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-Competitive Compensation

Pay Range For This Position: $23.00 –

Professional Development

Rewards and Recognition

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Job summary

GEI Consultants in San Diego seeks a student or early-career professional to support environmental remediation, groundwater and water resources planning teams. You will work with engineers and technical staff on projects from conception to construction, including field programs, data collection, maps and figures.

Responsibilities include developing spreadsheets and databases, assisting with project plans, cost estimates, drafting in CAD and GIS, and field data collection.

Qualifications

• 2 years of college toward a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Engineering Geology or Water Resources.
• Summer internship or other professional position preferred.
• Ability to work from a GEI office one or more days per week.
• Willing to travel for temporary assignments as needed and perform field work in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Support work in Environmental Remediation, Groundwater, Water Resources (Hydrology and Hydraulics), Civil/Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology.
• Develop spreadsheets and databases.
• Assist with project drafting in CAD and GIS, and with preparing plans, specs, schedules and cost estimates.
• Perform field work: data collection, soil and water samples, drill rig observation, and support for investigations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Field work readiness

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to learn from our senior staff and gain a wide range of experience. Candidates will work with engineers and other technical resource staff to contribute to development of projects from conception to completed construction. Work in the field to support a variety of engineering projects may also be assigned. This position will support GEI’s environmental remediation, groundwater and water resources planning teams, which provide services in a wide range of settings. Representative projects for the position include supporting field programs, data collection and review efforts, research in support of environmental remediation, groundwater and water resources projects and proposals and design including data collection, and preparation of maps, figures and other project related documentation.

• Support work in the following engineering disciplines: Environmental Remediation, Groundwater, Water Resources (Hydrology and Hydraulics). Civil / Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Dam Safety, Water Infrastructure, Building Foundations).
• Develop spreadsheets and databases.
• Support preparing and revising project plans, specifications, construction scheduling and cost estimates.
• Assist with project drafting in CAD and GIS.
• Perform field work as needed to support projects including but not limited to field observation and data collection, soil and water sample collection, drill rig observation, and support of other field investigations.
• Work will be directed by various project managers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of college work towards a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Engineering Geology and Water Resources (Hydrology and Hydraulics), Civil/Environmental Engineering (with environmental engineering relevant coursework).
• Experience in summer internship, or other professional position, strongly preferred.
• Ability to work from a GEI office one or more days per week.
• Ability to perform field work without restrictions, and in inclement weather if required.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
• Excellent verbal andwritten communication skills, willingness to travel on temporary assignments as needed.
• A valid driver's license and willing to work in the field as required.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here .

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Pay Range For This Position: $23.00 – $25.00/year
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

x

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

x

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

x

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

X (4+ hours)

Standing

X (1-2 hours)

Walking

X (1-2 hours)

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

X

X

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X (4+ hours)

Taste or smell

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

X

Chemical

X

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

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