Shannon & Wilson · 17 hours ago
Geotechnical Intern
Concord, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.90/hr - $37.28/hr
0+ years expShannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializing in geotechnical engineering and environmental services. They are seeking a Geotechnical Intern to assist with various projects, focusing on site characterization, soil mechanics, and foundation engineering.
Consulting
Responsibilities
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 & Wilson’s Quality Assurance policy
Follow and promote Shannon and Wilson’s Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies
Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Qualification
Required
Completed Junior year of undergraduate coursework working towards a degree in Geology or Civil Engineering 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
Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor
The ability to work with the appropriate level of supervision
A valid driver license and insurable driving record
Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required)
Critical thinking and analysis
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds
Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain
The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state
Preferred
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
MS Access (desirable)
Company
Shannon & Wilson
Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned internationally recognized consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
201-500 employees
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