Geotechnical Engineering Intern — Energy & Dams Innovation

Stantec; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec invites college seniors and graduate students to a Summer Engineering Internship in the Energy and Resources sector, within the Hydro and Dams team, focusing on water storage, conveyance and hydropower projects. This paid internship offers hands-on experience and collaboration with experienced practitioners.

You will assist in proposals, project administration, field investigations, data analysis, and learn regulatory standards while building professional networks and contributing to

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal abilities for working in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing proposals, including project scheduling, and developing cost estimates.
• Assisting in project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports.
• Performing simple calculations, computer data entry, along with some exposure to CAD, Python, GIS, and GeoStudio.
• Assist in writing technical documents such as calculation packages, geotechnical data reports, design reports, and specifications.
• Support field investigations and the assessment of subsurface conditions by reviewing drilling and test pit logs, in-situ testing data, and other pertinent field documentation.
• Support geotechnical material characterization and interpretation of material properties for design and analysis using laboratory and field data.
• Performing research and contacting vendors for information.
• Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, technical design standards, and industry standards and guidelines

Skills

CAD

Python

GIS

Geotechnical engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Undergraduate engineering coursework (3+ years)

Post-graduate experience preferred

Tools

GeoStudio

Job description

Stantec invites college seniors and graduate students to a Summer Engineering Internship in the Energy and Resources sector, within the Hydro and Dams team, focusing on water storage, conveyance and hydropower projects. This paid internship offers hands-on experience and collaboration with experienced practitioners.

You will assist in proposals, project administration, field investigations, data analysis, and learn regulatory standards while building professional networks and contributing to