Geotechnical Co-Op

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Wakefield (MA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay $24-$26/hour

Hybrid work schedules

Professional development programs

Rewards and recognition

DEI and community engagement culture

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a motivated student in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering to assist with field and lab tasks on active construction projects in Wakefield, MA. You will support engineering analyses, soil testing, boring logs, and data preparation under supervision.

Responsibilities include performing AutoCAD drawings, preparing proposals and reports, and learning from senior staff. Travel may be required for short assignments; a valid driver's license is needed, and the role

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel on temporary assignment if needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work in the field.
• Ability to perform field work at active construction sites year‑round without restrictions, including in inclement weather if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering analyses and design.
• Perform laboratory testing of soil samples.
• Observe soil borings and log soil and rock samples.
• Monitor construction activities such as pile driving and footing construction.
• Perform computations, prepare spreadsheets, and edit drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assist with preparation of proposals and reports.
• This is an excellent opportunity to learn from senior staff and gain a wide range of experience.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Field work

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Soil mechanics Foundations coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering analyses and design.
• Perform laboratory testing of soil samples.
• Observe soil borings and log soil and rock samples.
• Monitor construction activities such as pile driving and footing construction.
• Perform computations, prepare spreadsheets, and edit drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assist with preparation of proposals and reports.
• This is an excellent opportunity to learn from senior staff and gain a wide range of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering. Soil mechanics, foundations, or similar coursework preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel on temporary assignment if needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work in the field as required.
• Ability to perform field work at active construction sites year‑round without restrictions, including in inclement weather if required.

Physical Requirements

• Work environment: Sedentary, Light, Medium.
• Activity Level Throughout Workday:
  • Occasional (0-35% of day) – Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing, Lifting (floor to waist level 0‑25 lbs), Lifting (waist level and above 0‑25 lbs), Carrying objects, Push/pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor skills, Keyboard use/repetitive motion (4+ hours), Taste or smell, Talk or hear.
  • Frequent (33-66% of day) – Same actions as above.
  • Continuous (67-100% of day) – Same actions as above.
• Vision requirements: Accurate 20/40, Very Accurate 20/20, Near Vision, Far Vision.
• Color discrimination: Accurate.
• Sensory requirements: Minimal, Moderate, Accurate.
• Environment requirements: Blood borne pathogens, Chemical, Airborne communicable diseases, Extreme temperatures, Radiation, Uneven surfaces or elevations, Extreme noise levels, Dust/particulate matter.

Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation – Pay range: $24 - $26/hour.
• Connecting Conversation Program focused on professional development and opportunities for advancement.
• Rewards and recognition programmes.
• A vibrant culture that emphasizes partnership, sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Hybrid work schedules available for some positions.

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.