Geotechnical Specialist Intern

Job Description:

Geotechnical Specialist Intern

Description

This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Location: Central Laboratory, 1617 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

The geology intern assists in planning and executing geotechnical and possible environmental investigations for structures. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

• Provides technical support for the drilling crews conducting geotechnical investigations for structures and roadways; develops and executes a drilling plan for geotechnical investigations.
• Collects and prepares soil samples for testing in the central laboratory; performs field soil and rock tests on samples retrieved.
• Plans and prepares for drilling activities such as requesting traffic control for traffic lane access, confirming the clearing of underground utilities, and confirming property owner's permission to access property.
• Collects, evaluates, organizes, and edits field and laboratory test results for geotechnical reports of highway structures or environmental investigations.
• Writes reports and makes recommendations after completing investigations; may assist in the review and analysis of the test data.
• Assists in geotechnical investigations for future job sites and proposed roadways.
• Performs global stability analysis (slope stability) using data obtained from soil tests.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
• Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Special Working Conditions:

• This position will work Monday - Thursday and have weekly overnight travel. Hotels, per diem and a vehicle will be provided for all travel.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Salary:

$21.05-$24.19 per Hour