Barr is seeking a geotechnical engineering intern to join their innovative and collaborative team of 90+ geotechnical engineers and geologists. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design business unit, working with multidisciplinary project teams and providing geotechnical engineering and related technical expertise.
Requirements
- ongoing enrollment in an ABET-accredited geotechnical, civil (with a geotechnical emphasis), or geological engineering degree program and coursework or research related to advanced soil mechanics.
- Must have a minimum of one full-time semester of undergraduate or graduate coursework remaining after the internship and have taken at least two semesters of physics and three semesters of mathematics.
- Microsoft Windows OS and Microsoft Office software.
Responsibilities
- provide on-site support for construction observation, material testing, surveying, and subsurface investigations.
- Perform geotechnical field investigations including collecting field samples and performing field logging of exploratory test borings.
- performing basic engineering calculations and analysis, developing details of design, assisting in the design of solutions, monitoring construction projects, and preparing drawings, specifications, and sketches.
- assist with planning, coordinating, and executing projects.
- Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to project managers and clients.
- demonstrate strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients.
- Effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships.
Other
- A successful person in this role is motivated and emphasizes client service by providing quality deliverables.
- They enjoy working independently and as part of a team, using their expertise and technical skills to add to each project.
- They are flexible in working with their project teams and are willing to occasionally modify schedules to meet project deadlines and/or client needs.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, including scheduling, prioritizing, and follow-up, are key to success.
- Additionally, this role requires the ability to effectively present technical information to diverse audiences.
- possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to rent a vehicle for out-of-town assignments.
