Geotechnical Lab and Field Services Intern - Summer 2027

STV; Glasgow (KY); Hybrid; USD 50.000 - 57.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Mem

Zusammenfassung

STV is seeking an enthusiastic Geotechnical Lab and Field Services Intern to join our team. This hybrid internship is open to undergraduate and graduate-level candidates and requires at least 3 days a week in the office, with preference for at least 3 months.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience on heavy civil underground structures across the United States, including planning, drilling, laboratory testing, field mapping, and excavation/tunnel mapping for design and construction.

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing ABET-accredited geotechnical or civil engineering degree.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Willing to travel for drilling operations.
• Team-oriented with a strong desire to learn.

Aufgaben

• Perform soil and rock laboratory testing per AASHTO/ASTM.
• Support geotechnical investigation report deliverables and boring layouts.
• Assist in field materials testing and drilling support.
• Field work in varied weather and terrain with equipment exposure.
• Field activities include slope, excavation, and tunnel mapping.

Kenntnisse

Team member

Curiosity to learn

Geotechnical data reports

Rock/soil logging

Willingness to travel

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS 2D/3D

ITASCA FLAC/UDEC

Jobbeschreibung

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Geotechnical Lab and Field Services Intern to join our team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside our experienced team, learn, and contribute to meaningful projects. This hybrid position requires at least 3 days a week in the office. Preference will be given to those who can participate in the internship for at least 3 months.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience working on heavy civil underground structures such as cut-and-cover and mined tunnels, caverns, shafts, and underground facilities, including substations and treatment facilities, throughout the United States. You will be involved in the planning, organization, development, supervision, and interpretation of geotechnical investigations; this includes drilling/boring programs, laboratory testing, field/slope mapping, and excavation/tunnel mapping for the design and construction of slopes, embankments, retaining structures, excavation support systems, tunnel support systems, and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Perform soil and rock laboratory testing in accordance with the respective AASHTO and ASTM methods.
• Provide support to engineering staff for the development of geotechnical investigation report deliverables such as boring layouts, laboratory data compilation, initial site research, etc.
• Provide assistance as needed in the field performing materials testing, geotechnical drilling support, sample pickup/delivery, etc.
• Field work will typically occur in all types of weather and around significant construction equipment with exposure to dirt, grease, oils, etc.
• Field work requires walking over various types of terrain such as low-lying swampy areas to mountainous, rugged terrain. Significant time spent bending or kneeling during each day.

Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field at an ABET-accredited University or NCEES equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds while assisting with day-to-day laboratory and field services operations.
• Drilling operations may require out of town stays
• Team player with curiosity and desire to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in Geotechnical Data Reports (GDR).
• Experience with PLAXIS 2D and 3D and ITASCA software (FLAC 2D and UDEC).
• Experience in rock and soil logging, rock tunnel mapping, and subsurface investigations.
• Experience in the architecture/engineering/construction management industry.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range

$50,242.00 - $57,094.00

STV offers the following benefits -

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.