GEI Consultants, Inc.

Geotechnical or Structural Intern

GEI Consultants, Inc.  •  Wakefield, MA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Your role at GEI.

The Wakefield, Massachusetts (Boston) office of GEI has about 50 engineers providing geotechnical, structural, and civil design engineering services to our clients. These engineers work on challenging projects including buildings, dams, bridges, tunnels, slopes, ground treatment, and excavation support systems.

We are seeking a motivated intern for our Wakefield office to assist on projects throughout the U.S. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from our senior staff and gain a wide range of experience.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  • Assist with engineering analyses and design.
  • Perform laboratory testing.
  • Observe field investigations.
  • Monitor construction activities such as pile driving and footing construction.
  • Perform computations, prepare spreadsheets, prepare and edit drawings using AutoCad.
  • Assist with preparation of proposals and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Pursuit of a BS or MS in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel on temporary assignment if needed.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work in the field as needed.
  • Ability to perform field work in active constructions sites year-round without restrictions, and in inclement weather if required.

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 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.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

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

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.

GEI Consultants, Inc.

About GEI Consultants, Inc.

GEI Consultants, Inc. is a consulting engineering firm delivering professional services that improve our world’s built environment. With more than 1,500 staff and over 60 offices in North America, GEI is a leader in providing multi-disciplined engineering and environmental services to a range of private and public sector clients, both domestically and abroad.

As part of the employee-owned GISI Consulting Group, clients have access to our deep expertise empowered by the resources of a worldwide platform. We foster personal relationships with our clients and support our staff in a partnership model, which is underpinned by continuous learning and sharing of knowledge. We retain proven, recognized experts and attract the best minds to deliver to our clients a refreshing blend of technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and innovation that is rare in our profession.

We engineer solutions in five primary end markets: Water Resources, Energy, Buildings, Infrastructure, and Industrial. For more information on GEI, please visit www.geiconsultants.com.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Woburn, MA
Year Founded
1970
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