Intern

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Employee ownership

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. in Marquette, MI seeks motivated individuals to perform a broad range of engineering technician duties.

You will work with engineers, contractors and public works personnel while performing construction observation, materials testing, and data collection for infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include describing and classifying soil samples and conducting field and lab tests on soil and concrete, with daily reporting to the field supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; AS degree in Engineering Technology, in pursuit of BS degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geology Engineering, or related field highly preferred.
• Previous experience in construction inspection and testing capacity with experience in soils, concrete, and bituminous paving.
• Certifications from ACI and/or State of Michigan highly desired.
• Excellent organizational skills and valid driver’s license are required.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Preference will also be given toward candidates with experience using AutoCad and surveying equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction observation and documentation, materials testing services, and data collection for infrastructure projects.
• Describe and classify soil samples.
• Collect and perform field and laboratory tests on soil and concrete.
• Report daily progress/problems in the field to field supervisor.
• Travel to project sites required, including overnight travel.

Skills

Soil testing

Construction observation

Documentation

AutoCAD

Surveying equipment

Valid driver’s license

Willing to travel

Education

AS degree in Engineering Technology

Pursuing BS degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geology Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Surveying equipment

Job description

Your role at GEI.

The Marquette, Michigan office of GEI is seeking highly motivated individuals to perform a broad range of engineering technician duties.

• Candidates will work with engineers, contractors and public works personnel while performing construction observation and documentation, materials testing services, and data collection for infrastructure projects.
• Describes and classifies soil samples.
• Collects and perform field and laboratory tests on soil and concrete.
• Report daily progress/problems in the field to field supervisor.
• Travel to project sites required, including overnight travel.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Candidates will work with engineers, contractors and public works personnel while performing construction observation and documentation, materials testing services, and data collection for infrastructure projects.
• Describes and classifies soil samples.
• Collects and perform field and laboratory tests on soil and concrete.
• Report daily progress/problems in the field to field supervisor.
• Travel to project sites required, including overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, AS degree in Engineering Technology, in pursuit of BS degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geology Engineering, or related field highly preferred.
• Previous experience in construction inspection and testing capacity with experience in soils, concrete, and bituminous paving.
• Certifications from ACI and/or State of Michigan highly desired.
• Excellent organizational skills and valid driver’s license are required.
• Must be willing to travel
• Preference will also be given toward candidates with experience using AutoCad and surveying equipment.

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
• For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available
• And More…

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)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

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

Bending

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

Squat/kneel/crawl

X

Wrist position deviation

X

Pinching/fine motor skills

X