Soils Lab Intern at ENGEO Incorporated

Lathrop, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Proactive, Problem Solver, Dependability, Attention To Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Construction Knowledge, Computer Proficiency

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Description Summary: Learn about the Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering space in one of ENGEO's labs! This internship is a fantastic way to get hands-on experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Primary Responsibilities: Perform soil and concrete laboratory tests, such as compaction curves, moisture/density, gradation, triaxial and R-value tests and some concrete compression testing. Effectively communicate test results to office and field personnel as well as client contacts. Assist professional staff in supplying and maintaining field equipment. Assist professional staff in materials storage and disposal. Prepares lab documents for internal client’s compression testing of concrete. Pick up soil and concrete samples from various project sites. A successful candidate be able to follow proper procedures, perform accurate computations, and build and maintain strong relationships with co-workers, clients, contractors, etc. Additionally, the candidate must have clear and concise verbal/written communication and computer skills, the ability to perform with moderate supervision and perform various tasks independently at the discretion of the supervisor. Lab work involves strenuous activity. Requirements Education/Experience: Ideal student candidates must be enrolled in a Soil or Earth Sciences, Geology or Civil Engineering degree program and be in good academic standing and have taken at least a soils class. On-the job training provided Candidate Criteria: Must have a clean driving record, be drug free, be able to physically transport 50 lbs. on a consistent basis and have the physical ability to perform strenuous activity. Skills: Proactive, problem solver, proven track record of dependability, keen attention to detail, and well-developed interpersonal skills. Must effectively communicate and collaborate with clients, subcontractors, city agents, project managers - locally and in other regional offices- and internal support staff. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic and diverse environment and have the ability to work and succeed as a team also while being resourceful when working alone in the lab. Enjoy learning and sharing knowledge with others for the success of the company. Must have a good understanding of the construction industry. Must be computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook computer applications. Let's have fun! You are part of the family! - Events - picnics, barbecues, informal social outings Who we are and what we do Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm of approximately 400+ geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, Seattle, Guam, New Zealand, and Australia. ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you’ll receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success. We take pride in our fantastic working culture and are honored to be a certified Great Place to Work®, consistently ranked as a best place to work both nationally and regionally by our employees. We appreciate your interest in ENGEO. NOTE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: ENGEO does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. In order to best serve your desires to be considered for a position, please apply through our website or work with our Human Resources Team. NOTE TO CANDIDATES: ENGEO does not sponsor for employment visas for this position at this moment.

Responsibilities

The intern will perform soil and concrete laboratory tests and communicate test results to various personnel. They will also assist in maintaining field equipment and preparing lab documents.