Geotechnical College Summer Intern

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is a top-tier, multi-disciplined engineering firm with a demonstrated history of success for the past 30 years. The Summer College Intern in our Ashland, VA office will work on a range of projects under minimal supervision or with staff, gaining early professional experience.

Level 1 interns perform field tasks on construction materials testing projects, including field observation, sampling, testing, and meticulous documentation of results.

Qualifications

• Commitment to work at least 10 weeks during the summer.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60-80 pounds (soil and concrete samples, nuclear gauges, etc.)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Level 1 tasks on construction materials testing projects (field observations, sampling, testing).
• Documentation of results and data entry.
• Level 2 interns may assist in report creation and soil classification.

Skills

Communication skills

Math basics

Physical stamina

Education

Civil Engineering Geotechnical

Geology or Engineering disciplines

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is a top-tier, multi-disciplined engineering firm with a demonstrated history of success for the past 30 years (and counting!) Just ask Engineering News-Record who named us to its ranking of "Top 500 Design Firms in the Nation" for our continued rapid growth and success. Our achievements can be contributed to multiple facets, but above all we are successful because of our motivated employees who strive to make every day count. For this exact reason, we strongly believe in fostering teamwork, rewarding ambition, and providing opportunities for professional advancement.

As a Summer College Intern in our Ashland, VA office, you will directly play an integral role in the success of our organization and the early formation of your professional career. As part of this team, you will work under minimal supervision or in collaboration with our knowledgeable, dynamic staff on a wide variety of projects.

We have two levels for interns. Level 1 interns are Freshman and Sophomores. Level 2 interns are Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students. Level 1 interns will primarily be assigned field tasks on our construction materials testing projects. Moreover, some key responsibilities will include field observation, sampling and testing of construction materials, followed by clear documentation of results. Some materials you may work with include (but are not limited to) soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt and structural steel placement. Level 2 interns will do a mix of Level 1 tasks along with office assignments working alongside other professionals. Level 2 interns may assist in report creation, soil classification, and other technical roles as directed by a professional.

Requirements

Commitment to work at least 10 weeks during the summer months. The weeks do not have to be contiguous.

• Participation in a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60-80 pounds (soil and concrete samples, nuclear gauges, etc.)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical procedures and use measurement tools.
• Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) students highly desirable but other Geology or Engineering disciplines are encouraged to apply.