at LANGAN ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; prioritizes wellbeing, health and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
Langan is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Intern / Co-op to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL. This individual will serve a key function in providing assistance with technical aspects of diverse geotechnical projects, both small and large scale. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner directly with geotechnical leadership and gain exposure to site feasibility studies which may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre-construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.
Job Responsibilities
-Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations, including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting and recording data;
-Observe foundation and earthwork construction activities; monitor conformance with the construction documents (plans and specifications);
-Identify and implement solutions to field and/or laboratory problems;
-Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs;
-Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and document searches;
-Perform calculations and learn to perform engineering analyses; learn geotechnical engineering software;
-Prepare report exhibits, figures, and plans using AutoCAD;
-Prepare reports, documenting field investigations and analytical results; and
-Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
-A student actively pursuing a 4-year or advanced degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; Geotechnical coursework preferred;
-A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater is preferred;
-Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite applications;
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
-Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
-Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and
-Possess reliable transportation to access job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Please submit resume, cover letter, and unofficial academic transcripts.
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Job Posting:
11670753
Posted On:
Feb 13, 2024
Updated On:
Mar 13, 2024
