Geotechnical Internship

4 days ago


Houston, TX, United States ECS Southwest, LLP Full time
Position & Office Overview

As an Intern working with our geotechnical group, you will reinforce your education through a practical, hands-on, paid work experience. Your work will be realistic and rewarding, and allow you to be in a position of responsibility. You will contribute ideas and develop knowledge and communication skills while interacting with top professionals in your field. Your internship is more than a job; it is a learning experience that allows you to explore career options. You can even learn more about yourself, your skills, and help set your career goals. Best of all, you will be given meaningful assignments that will give you a sense of accomplishment. You also have a "can do" attitude and are ready to take on any project thrown your way - and that's why an internship with ECS will give you all the opportunity for career growth within our company you'll want.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with performing lab testing
  • Drafting boring logs and location diagrams

  • Scheduling of drill rigs for geotechnical projects

  • Obtaining utility clearance for subsurface explorations

  • Assisting with the subsurface exploration program and preparing drilling instructions

  • Performing boring and test pit layouts by both conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

  • Classifying soil samples

  • Performing hand augers to obtain subsurface information and soil samples

  • Observing foundation or ground improvement installations

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Qualifications

  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related degree

  • Interest in how structures are supported and a desire to think outside the box

  • Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - mileage will be reimbursed

  • Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height

About Us

ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2025). ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.

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