Intern - Geotechnical Engineering (Summer)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Transportation in Pierre offers an Intern - Geotechnical Engineering position for students pursuing Civil or Geological Engineering. The role combines field and office work with data collection and instrumentation analysis, requiring occasional travel within the state.

The internship emphasizes learning in geotechnical principles and writing technical communications, with opportunities to observe inspections and geohazard evaluations while working with a team of

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff with data collection and analysis from geotechnical investigations and instrumentation.
• Balance field and office work, typically 40 hours per week, with some travel and potential overnight trips.
• Learn instrumentation data collection, soil borings, field testing, soil sampling, geophysical investigations, lab testing, drafting, and technical communication.
• Participation in construction inspections and geohazard evaluation.

Job description

Session: Summer (May - August)

Position Title: Intern - Geotechnical Engineering (Three positions)

Hiring Manager: Jay Tople

Agency: Department of Transportation

Location: Pierre

Minimum Salary: $22.74 (Non-Engineering Students) and $25.08 (Engineering Students)

*APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

Position Description:

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking a motivated individual pursuing a degree in Civil or Geological Engineering who wishes to broaden their knowledge of geology and how it relates to transportation engineering. Selected candidates will join a team of professionals working in one of the most geologic diverse states in the nation.

Geotechnical Engineering interns will assist professional staff with the collection and analysis of data obtained from geotechnical investigations and instrumentation throughout the state. Hiking and light physical labor will be required. Interns will enjoy a balance of field and office work, typically working 40 hours per week Monday thru Friday. Work schedule is flexible depending on workload, work type, and travel required. Statewide, overnight travel will occasionally be required.

Learning opportunities include; collecting and interpreting instrumentation data; assisting drill crews with soil borings, field testing, and soil sampling; geophysical investigations; lab testing; drafting; and technical communication. Interns often participate in construction inspections and geohazard evaluation.

Knowledge of South Dakota geology and geotechnical engineering principals would be beneficial.

Qualifications:

Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

*Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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