Geotechnical Engineer Intern

Job Description

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)