Intern

About the role

The Marquette, Michigan office of GEI is seeking highly motivated individuals to perform a broad range of engineering technician duties.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers, contractors and public works personnel while performing construction observation and documentation, materials testing services, and data collection for infrastructure projects.
• Describe and classify soil samples.
• Collect and perform field and laboratory tests on soil and concrete.
• Report daily progress/problems in the field to field supervisor.
• Travel to project sites required, including overnight travel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• AS degree in Engineering Technology, in pursuit of BS degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geology Engineering, or related field highly preferred.
• Previous experience in construction inspection and testing capacity with experience in soils, concrete, and bituminous paving.
• Certifications from ACI and/or State of Michigan highly desired.
• Excellent organizational skills and valid driver’s license required.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Preference given to candidates with experience using AutoCad and surveying equipment.

Physical Activity 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) (0-25 lbs) X Lifting (waist level and above) (0-25 lbs) X 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 Near Vision X Far Vision X Color Discrimination X Depth perception X