Geotechnical Engineer Intern

Position Overview

Bowser-Morner has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer intern position at our Toledo, Ohio office. The successful candidate will have a passion for working on a wide variety of projects including geotechnical engineering, slope stability analyses, field investigations and construction observation. Candidates must also be client-focused, motivated, and confident.

Key Responsibilities

* Assist with Geotechnical engineering projects including field observations, documentation and recommendations.

* Various engineering programs including slope stability, hydrology, and sheet pile design application.

* Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing and evaluation of respective data.

* Works closely with Senior Engineers to gain project management and engineering experience.

* Prepares work Scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by Senior Engineers.

* Interacts with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project status.

* Analyze data and perform engineering calculations for Senior Engineer review.

* Maintain quality standards on all projects.

* Assist in developing scope of work for routine projects.

* AutoCAD support for various engineering and environmental projects.

Education and Experience

* Working towards B.S. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in the geotechnical engineering field, or related field from accredited college or university.

* EIT is desire, if not obtained , at least on track to obtain

Skills and Abilities

* Excellent communication skills

* Familiarity with Microsoft Office, and other software typically associated with engineering preferred.

* Strong math skills

* Clean driving record

Reporting Relationships

* Manager Toledo Engineering

Physical Requirements

Physical Ability

* Stand, walk, push, climbing; lift minimum of 80 pounds

Visual Ability

* Visual accommodation necessary for reading instructions/materials necessary to perform functions of job

Hearing Ability

* Ability to monitor sounds for changes in machine function

Work Conditions

* Office and construction site settings

* Work exposes the employee to traffic hazards and the hazards of construction sites including dangers of moving heavy equipment, inclement weather conditions, and high noise levels.

* Significant Field work required and is typically within driving distance from office (e.g. throughout Northwest Ohio)