Summer Geotechnical Intern

Our Burbank office is looking for a 2024 intern for 6 to 8 weeks this summer. This is an excellent opportunity to support and perform the following activities:

• Perform construction observation.
• Assist with field explorations and collection of samples.
• Assist with geotechnical laboratory tests.
• Assist with report preparation.
• Perform geological or engineering analyses and calculations.
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Follow Shannon & Wilsons Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon and Wilsons Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

• At a minimum, completed Junior year of undergraduate coursework working toward degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering or similar with an emphasis on Geotechnical.
• 0 to 3 years of experience
• Coursework and/or working backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: soil mechanics and foundation engineering, slope stability, and engineering geology.
• Field/construction observation experience a plus in one or more of the following areas: logging geotechnical explorations, observation of pile driving operations, observations of earthwork activities, installation and recording of geotechnical instrumentation, field reconnaissance, and/or underground work.

Level Placement

Typically, depending on an applicant's education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Geotechnical Intern typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Technical Services I, II, III, or IV level. The base pay range for this job is $22.00 to $30.00 per hour. The pay range for this position depends on skills, education, and experience.

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note that non-solicited resumes from external recruitment agencies will not be considered as introductions to our business, unless a preapproved agreement is in place and the external recruitment agency has been engaged to work on this specific vacancy.