Geotechnical Summer Intern: Field & Lab in Ashland

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. in Ashland, VA offers a summer internship across Level 1 and Level 2 roles. Level 1 focuses on field tasks on construction materials testing projects, including observation, sampling, and documentation of results.

Level 2 adds office work alongside professionals, with report creation and soil classification as directed. Applicants should have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and be prepared for a pre-employment drug screen and background

Qualifications

• Reliability for field tasks on construction materials testing projects.
• Ability to lift and move up to 60-80 pounds and operate measurement tools.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and satisfactory driving record.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Level 1: field observation, sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt and steel placement.
• Document results clearly and accurately for field projects.
• Level 2: assist in report creation and some soil classification tasks alongside professionals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math skills

Measurement tools

Driver's license

Education

Civil Engineering student

Geology/Engineering majors encouraged

Tools

Soil testing equipment

Nuclear gauge handling

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. in Ashland, VA offers a summer internship across Level 1 and Level 2 roles. Level 1 focuses on field tasks on construction materials testing projects, including observation, sampling, and documentation of results.

Level 2 adds office work alongside professionals, with report creation and soil classification as directed. Applicants should have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and be prepared for a pre-employment drug screen and background