Summer Internship - Engineering Technician at Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. Georgetown, DE

Comunidade Metodista; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. in Georgetown, DE is seeking a paid Summer Internship for an Engineering Technician. You will assist with field and lab testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt, and support construction observation under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing field reports, documenting conditions, and coordinating with project teams. Candidates are civil engineering or geology students, with access to own transportation and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• College student pursuing a degree in civil engineering, geology or related field.
• Own reliable transportation and valid driver's license; mileage reimbursement.
• Steel-toe or composite-toe boots.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt.
• Observe construction activities and prepare field reports/test summaries.
• Interact with contractors and project staff to evaluate site conditions.

Education

Civil engineering or geology degree field

Job description

Summer Internship - Engineering Technician job at Geo-Technology Associates, Inc.. Georgetown, DE.

Paid Internship - Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is seeking college students for a summer internship. Students with an interest in building a career in the construction observation and/or geotechnical engineering fields are desired. Interns in this position will be provided training and will work closely with experienced engineering field staff. Some of the daily responsibilities will be as follows:

• Performing tests on soil, concrete, asphalt, and other materials at the construction site or in one of our laboratories. Field testing commonly involves testing the moisture and density of soils using a nuclear density testing gauge
• Observing and documenting construction activities to assure compliance with technical specifications. Prepare daily field reports and test summaries documenting the work
• Interacting with contractors, clients, and GTA personnel to evaluate site conditions and participating in work progress meetings

Most of your day will be spent outdoors. Be prepared to work in a variety of weather conditions. This position may require standing for extended durations as well as repetitive motions such as lifting or hammering. You must have the ability to use your hands to handles, finger or feel; reach, climb or balance; crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit; see distance and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus. You must be physically capable of lifting 60 pounds regularly; and occasionally move 80 pounds or more (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete or soil samples). You should expect to work approximately 5-10 hours of overtime per week.

Candidate Requirements:

• College student pursuing a degree in civil engineering, geology or a related field
• Own reliable transportation, valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. You will drive to the project sites in your own vehicle (we reimburse you for mileage/tolls)
• Steel-toe or composite-toe boots

We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof.

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