Civil Engineering Intern

Engineering Denver, Colorado
Salary: USD 27.00 - 28.00 Hourly


Description

Your role at GEI. 
 
GEI’s Denver office is seeking an intern Civil Engineering Student with a background in structural, geotechnical, or water resources engineering.  The ideal candidate would have relevant coursework in Civil Engineering and a desire to pursue a career in this area.  The Denver, Colorado office has a variety of civil engineering design and analysis projects, and is currently looking for an intern to support these exciting projects.  The ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively with senior staff to perform a wide variety of tasks including developing engineering plans for construction, performing supporting calculations and analyses, and writing reports in addition to drafting and design in AutoCAD Civil 3D or Revit.
 
Essential Responsibilities & Duties 
  • Conducting structural analyses including rebar reinforcement sizing, global structure stability, heat of hydration, and others; 
  • Performing hydraulic and hydrologic analyses using 1D and 2D HEC-RAS and FLOW-3D software; 
  • Performing geotechnical field investigations, including soil and rock logging, in-situ testing, monitoring well installation, and soil and water sampling; 
  • Conducting geotechnical analyses for dam safety, water supply and flood protection projects including seepage and stability modeling, filter compatibility calculations, and material quantity estimates; 
  • Supporting data reduction, management, and analysis, and assisting in the development of data reports, figures, and presentations to clients and regulators; 
  • Developing AutoCAD Civil 3D models of small to major earthwork projects for use in design and quantity estimation; 
  • Assist in preparing detailed written memoranda and reports on technical assignments and presenting technical information to peers and clients.  
Minimum Qualifications 
  • Currently seeking a B.S. in Civil Engineering or an equivalent Engineering degree; 
  • Developing technical report writing and communication skills;
  • Experience with standard geotechnical analysis programs including GeoStudio Seep/W and Slope/W, Plaxis, WALLAP and L-Pile is a plus; 
  • Experience with spatial analysis and visualization software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcMap, and Revit;
  • Experience with Hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flow-3D, and FlowMaster;
  • Willingness and ability to perform field tasks; 
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license.  
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
  • Pay Range For This Position: $27.00-$28.00/hour
  • 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 
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