Geotechnical or Structural Intern

GEI Consultants; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

GEI Consultants is seeking a motivated intern for our Wakefield, MA office to assist on geotechnical, structural, and civil projects across the United States. You will learn from senior staff and gain experience on buildings, dams, bridges, slopes, ground treatment, and excavation support systems.

Responsibilities include engineering analyses, laboratory testing, field observations, and contributing to drawings with AutoCAD, as well as proposals and reports.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of BS or MS in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel on temporary assignment if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering analyses and design.
• Perform laboratory testing.
• Observe field investigations.
• Monitor construction activities such as pile driving and footing construction.
• Perform computations, prepare spreadsheets, prepare and edit drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assist with preparation of proposals and reports.

Skills

Engineering analysis

AutoCAD

Laboratory testing

Field observations

Excel proficiency

Education

Pursuit of BS/MS in Civil/Geotechnical/Structural Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

The Wakefield, Massachusetts (Boston) office of GEI has about 50 engineers providing geotechnical, structural, and civil design engineering services to our clients. These engineers work on challenging projects including buildings, dams, bridges, tunnels, slopes, ground treatment, and excavation support systems.

We are seeking a motivated intern for our Wakefield office to assist on projects throughout the U.S. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from our senior staff and gain a wide range of experience.

• Assist with engineering analyses and design.
• Perform laboratory testing.
• Observe field investigations.
• Monitor construction activities such as pile driving and footing construction.
• Perform computations, prepare spreadsheets, prepare and edit drawings using AutoCad.
• Assist with preparation of proposals and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuit of a BS or MS in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering.
• Excellent verbal andwritten 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 needed.
• Ability to perform field work in active constructions sites year-round without restrictions, and in inclement weather if required.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here .

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

x

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

X (4+ hours)

Standing

X (1-2 hours)

Walking

X (1-2 hours)

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

X

X

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X (4+ hours)

Taste or smell

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

X

Chemical

X

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

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

Disclaimer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.