Civil/Geotechnical Engineer Co-Op

2 weeks ago


Exton, United States Kleinfelder Full time

Job Description:

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Engineering team is looking for you We are seeing rapid growth within our core markets of energy, water, transportation and facilities infrastructure and are looking for enthusiastic candidates to share in this experience, capitalize on these opportunities and develop your career.

We are seeking a Summer 2024 Engineering Co-op to join our Geotechnical Engineering Team in Exton, Pennsylvania The Co-op would run from May 2024 through September 2024.

The ideal candidate will thrive and learn in a team-oriented workplace, while serving as a vital contributor to the resourceful and collaborative geotechnical team. Located just west of Philadelphia, The Geotechnical Engineering Team in Exton offers a wide range of challenging project work and a great opportunity to learn and develop professionally. Working closely with other disciplines, our projects provide the opportunities to be an integral part of the collaborative Design and Construction of:

  • Geotechnical Investigations - borings, test-pits, geologic mapping, geophysical studies, laboratory tests;
  • Foundations - drilled piers, driven piles, minipiles;
  • Trenchless Technologies - horizontal directional drills (HDD's), jack and bores;
  • Geo-environmental Applications - slurry walls, geomembranes, groundwater control;
  • Slope Stability and Excavation Support - stability analyses, retaining walls, tiebacks, soil-nailing, rock-bolting; and
  • Ground Improvement - grouting, rammed aggregate piers, deep dynamic compaction.

All of these elements play a huge role in determining how best to tailor solutions to our Clients' Infrastructure Needs which include:

  • Natural Gas and Electric Transmission and Distribution,
  • Solar and Renewable Power Generation,
  • Site Development and Earthwork,
  • Water Supply, Wastewater and Stormwater Management Systems,
  • Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation, and
  • Roads and Bridges.

Required Skills and Mindset

  • desire to learn, or experience in, geotechnical engineering,
  • strong verbal and written communication skills,
  • ability to organize priorities and multi-task effectively,
  • thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment,
  • can-do attitude and problem-solving mindset are essential, and
  • strong commitment for accountability to project quality and schedule.

Education

We ask that students are pursuing a degree towards Civil Engineering or Geology with an interest/focus in Geotechnics. Coursework in soil mechanics, foundation engineering, slope stability, and geology are a plus.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

The candidate should have the ability to readily learn, apply, and enhance their skills in the fundamentals of the geotechnical engineering including:

  • performing field observation and field measurements such as test pit and test boring inspection,
  • conducting geotechnical laboratory tests in accordance with relevant Standards and procedures,
  • preparing basic geotechnical calculations under the direction of a Geotechnical Engineer,
  • assisting in reviewing/checking calculations prepared by others,
  • learning to use geotechnical analysis software (Geo Studio, gINT, Settle3D, MathCAD),
  • adhering to organizational standards for quality and performance,
  • using Word, Excel, Bluebeam, Outlook, and Teams to effectively communicate with internal and external clients,
  • preparing meeting minutes,
  • working collaboratively with other design disciplines including Site/Civil, Water Resources, Structural, Environmental, and Mechanical/Electrical/Process (MEP),
  • ability to work safely and adhere to the Kleinfelder safety program requirements, and
  • willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.?Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to gain experience, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with training and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.



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