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Form of workBuild the foundation for a lasting and successful career in Geotechnical Engineering by starting with a good team. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that's rock solid. We perform geotechnical studies to solve pressing infrastructure and construction rehabilitation issues. Sometimes, we break new ground with our ideas. Other times, we're bringing stability to a project. We push the boundaries as leaders and experts in our field and encourage our fellow team members to do the same. Join our team today!
Your Opportunity
Our Nashville, TN geotechnical team has an opportunity for summer/intern students. As a Geotechnical Engineering Intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to a variety of projects (with an emphasis on dams/levees, infrastructure, power generation, and transportation industries). Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken civil engineering courses. This is a terrific opportunity for a college student to support a number of exciting regional and national projects, while collaborating with numerous geotechnical professionals.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with geotechnical field work, and performing construction observations
- Assisting technical staff with various project tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data, preparing reports and performing calculations for design projects
- Assisting in project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports
- Complete other engineering/administrative duties, as required
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Applicants should have excellent communication and organizational skills, and legible handwriting.
- A safety-oriented mindset.
Education and Experience
- In progress toward earning a bachelor's degree (minimum) in civil or geological engineering, or related field
- Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following: Planning, design, construction of infrastructure, fluid mechanics, statistics, Geotechnical Engineering and construction management.
Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
