Civil Engineer Intern

Your role at GEI.

GEI is expanding and we are seeking Geotechnical Engineers to join our growing Allendale MI office. The Geotechnical Engineer will coordinate, oversee, and manage subsurface exploration activities; develop geotechnical engineering reports, and support GEI’s geotechnical and geostructural design teams with geotechnical design activities. Placement, responsibilities, and scope of work will be determined based on the applicant’s experience and qualifications.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Coordinate with clients to schedule and perform subsurface exploration activities at various project sites.
• Coordinate, direct, and oversee drilling subcontractors during the exploration.
• Perform visual engineering classifications and lab testing on the recovered samples.
• Develop a geotechnical engineering report in support of the project design.
• Support the GEI design team with geotechnical aspects of MSE, SOE, industrial, and hydropower projects.
• Perform construction oversight on various GEI design projects.
• Prepare design drawings in AutoCAD with oversight from senior staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working toward B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• 0-3 years of professional experience.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to work well alone or in a team environment.
• Must be willing to travel on temporary assignments as necessary, including field assignments.

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We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several 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. See all our office locations here .

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As an 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 Includes

• 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…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

x

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

X (4+ hours)

Standing

X (1-2 hours)

Walking

X (1-2 hours)

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

Bending

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

Squat/kneel/crawl

X

Wrist position deviation

X

Pinching/fine motor skills

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X (4+ hours)

Taste or smell

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particulate matter

X