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  DescriptionYour role at GEI.  Are you interested in working in and around the water?  Are you curious about engineering career paths that work with waterfront facilities or coastal structures?  Would you like to grow your engineering knowledge exponentially through direct practical experience? Would you like the opportunity to solve design challenges for a marine or coastal environment?  If so, we are seeking a motivated engineering intern or co-op to work with our team of engineers and scientists on complex and exciting projects at various locations throughout the Northeast. Essential Responsibilities & Duties 

  • Candidates will work on a variety of waterfront and coastal engineering projects throughout the region.
  • You will learn new technical skills and perform engineering analyses and design.
  • You will assist with field surveys and inspections of existing structures. 
  • You will be expected to perform computations, prepare spreadsheets, and prepare and edit drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
  • You will assist in construction field inspections for activities such as pile driving, bulkhead wall construction, and concrete placement.
  • You will shadow a young engineer to learn about the day-to-day of a recent graduate.
  • You may assist with permitting and project management tasks as needed to support ongoing projects.

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Currently enrolled in third or fourth year of a Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or equivalent B.S. degree program at an ABET-accredited institution. M.S. candidates also considered.
  • Candidate must be detail-oriented and self-motivated in work approach and execution.
  • Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Experience with Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit), or the desire to learn via self-study, required.
  • Possess a valid US driver’s license.
  • This position has a field component; day trips and some overnight travel may be required.  Candidates should be prepared to work in inclement conditions.

Preferred Skills

  • Structural steel and concrete design courses.
  • Coastal modeling and analysis courses.
  • Public speaking experience.
  • Diving certification, if candidate has an interest in waterfront inspections.

We are GEI.  Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.   We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.   With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. Employee-owned. Employee-focused.   As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here. GEI’s Total Rewards Package  

  • Market-Competitive Compensation
  • Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
  • Rewards and Recognition
  • A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available
  • And More…