Foundation Design Intern — Civil/Geotechnical

Quanta Services, Inc.; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Crux Subsurface is seeking an Engineer Intern to support foundation engineering for electrical transmission and distribution projects, interfacing with civil, structural, geotechnical and construction management teams. This role focuses on applying engineering theory learned in studies.

You will develop skills in design-build methods and gain exposure to preliminary foundation design, calculations, and project bidding under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress in Civil Engineering with geotechnical, civil, and structural focus.
• EIT eligibility preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized; able to work effectively within a team.
• Preference for experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, LPILE, GROUP, SAP2000, RISA 3D, Enercalc and MathCAD.
• Preference for knowledge of design standards including ASCE, IBC, ACI, AISC, FHWA, AASHTO, NESC, ASTM.

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering tasks.
• Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Perform and prepare design calculations and analysis for various foundation types including Helical Piles, Drilled Shafts, Micropiles, Rock and Soil Anchors, Driven Piles, etc.
• Prepare preliminary foundation designs for use in project bidding.
• Work under supervision of senior-level team member.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress in Civil Engineering

EIT eligible preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

LPILE

GROUP

SAP2000

RISA 3D

Enercalc

MathCAD

Job description

Crux Subsurface is seeking an Engineer Intern to support foundation engineering for electrical transmission and distribution projects, interfacing with civil, structural, geotechnical and construction management teams. This role focuses on applying engineering theory learned in studies.

You will develop skills in design-build methods and gain exposure to preliminary foundation design, calculations, and project bidding under supervision.