Geotechnical Engineering Intern

4 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Description
An Intern will work collaboratively with our teams to support a Burns & McDonnell Department, Global Practice or Regional Office. This position will provide support and assistance with requests in support of the business strategy.

Geotechnical

The Geotechnical Intern will work collaboratively with the responsible geotechnical engineer as part of the Burns & McDonnell Geotechnical Department, supporting and assisting with engineering-related services. Responsibilities include contributing to geotechnical design from the conceptual phase through design completion, compiling project-related data such as boring logs and subsurface profiles, and helping plan subsurface explorations and laboratory testing programs. The intern will apply basic knowledge of commonly used geotechnical engineering concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures to support the department's work and gain hands-on experience in the field.

  • Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, Power Point presentation.
  • Assist with responses to general questions.
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
  • Present solutions to concerns.
  • Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

  • Pursuit of Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering related degree from an accredited program.
  • Pursuit of Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited program strongly preferred.
  • Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
  • Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Benefits
Interns may participate in our 401(k) retirement program provided plan eligibility requirements are met. Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job
Intern

Primary Location
US-TX-Houston

Schedule:
Full-time

Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID:
253596

Job Hire Type
Intern #M&S

  • Geotechnical Project Manager

    2 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Universal Engineering Sciences Full time $90,000 - $130,000 per year

    Who We Are:At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative...

  • Senior Geotechnical Engineer

    4 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Ninyo & Moore Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Job Description:  Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants has an opening for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, Texas. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will investigate residential and commercial sites to evaluate the cause and origin of geotechnical failures, damages or defects, conduct and manage forensic geotechnical...

  • Project Geotechnical Engineer

    3 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Ninyo & Moore Full time $100,000 - $140,000 per year

    Job Description: Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants has an immediate opening for a Project Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, including meeting and interacting with the clients, and managing budgets. The Project Engineer will...

  • Geotechnical Senior Engineer

    3 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States ECS Ltd Full time $140,000 - $170,000 per year

    ResponsibilitiesECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Engineer to manage key client projects in our Houston office. In this role, you will lead project execution, provide technical oversight, ensure quality control, and mentor junior staff.Responsibilities:Oversee full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects.Develop project scopes,...

  • Graduate (Staff) Geotechnical Engineer

    3 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Ninyo & Moore Full time $60,000 - $85,000 per year

    Job Description: Ninyo & Moore has an immediate opening for a Graduate (Staff) Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Coordination and scheduling of geotechnical subsurface evaluations, boring mark-out for utility clearance, and supervision of drill rig crews, classification of soils and logging of...

  • Geotechnical Internship

    5 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States ECS Ltd Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    Position & Office OverviewAs 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...

  • Principal Project Manager, Geotechnical Dams

    3 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States GFT Full time $185,000 - $225,000 per year

    What You Will DoGFTis seeking aPrincipal Project Manager, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulicsto join our Team inBeaumont, TX This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office.Joining the dams and hydraulics team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in...

  • Regional Engineer

    4 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States CMC Full time $104,000 - $170,000 per year

    it's what's inside that counts_______________________________There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining,...

  • Engineering Intern

    5 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Telios Corporation Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    JJob Title:Engineering InternLocations:Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, & Kansas City, MOJob Summary:Telios, a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering design services firm, is always looking for talent. We are searching for college students pursuing degrees in Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.Our Engineering Interns are...

  • Summer Intern

    5 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Midtown Engineers Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It's no accident that Atlas creates a better...