Geotechnical College Summer Intern

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. in Annapolis Junction, MD offers a college internship track in geotechnical engineering with Level 1 and Level 2 options.

Interns work on construction materials testing projects and gain hands-on field experience under supervision. Level 1 focuses on field tasks such as observation, sampling, testing and documentation across soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt and structural steel.

Qualifications

• Reliable vehicle for construction sites and valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60-80 pounds.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Level 1 interns focus on field tasks on construction materials testing projects with field observation, sampling and testing and documentation of results.
• Level 1 work includes 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, including report creation and soil classification, as directed by a professional.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety awareness

Education

Geotechnical Civil Engineering

Geology or Engineering disciplines encouraged

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.

Your Role

As a College Intern in our Annapolis Junction, MD 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

Reliable vehicle for construction sites, valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

• must meet all pre-employment hiring requirements.
• 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.

Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour