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Job Description
Description
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is looking for a motivated Engineer/Geologist Intern to join our technical practice in our Somerset, New Jersey office. As an Entry-Level Engineer/Geologist Intern, you will work on a wide variety of exciting projects amongst a team of dedicated project managers and principals. Our close-knit culture here at GZA will allow you to apply your expertise and diversify your skill set by participating in challenging projects. You will be mentored by seasoned professional engineers/ scientists, who will in turn look to you to share technical knowledge and ideas. Our success relies on this collaborative environment.
Typical Duties May Include:
- Perform outdoor, all-season, geotechnical, geohydrologic, or environmental field tasks and assist with the technical execution of projects.
- Conduct subsurface geotechnical and geologic investigations in connection with building, infrastructure and other development projects.
- Perform field permeability testing and hydrogeologic evaluations for infiltration facilities.
- Conduct laboratory testing in our soils mechanics laboratory.
- Reducing and summarizing geohydrologic and geotechnical data and preparing plans for inclusion in interpretive reports for clients.
- Conduct field and office QA/QC responsibilities.
- Provide geotechnical monitoring and using instrumentation to record vibrations, settlements, slope movements, water levels, water quality, and other critical geotechnical and environmental data.
- Perform geotechnical and stormwater related construction monitoring field tasks such as embankment fill and retaining wall construction, foundation installation, in-situ permeability testing, and sinkhole stabilization.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or related field is required.
- Previous relevant work experience is preferred.
- Strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office and AutoCAD skills are preferred.
- Highly motivated self-starter with a professional attitude.
- Ability to perform field tasks and activities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Has a reliable means of transportation to/from project sites.
GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.