Construction Technician Intern

Job Description

  DescriptionYour role at GEI.  The Marquette, Michigan office of GEI is seeking highly motivated individuals to perform a broad range of engineering technician duties.    Essential Responsibilities & Duties 

• Candidates will work with engineers, contractors and public works personnel while performing construction observation and documentation, materials testing services, and data collection for infrastructure projects. 
• Describes and classifies soil samples.
• Collects 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.

Minimum Qualifications 

• 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 are required.
• Must be willing to travel

Preferred Qualifications 
 

• Experience using AutoCAD and surveying equipment. 

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 approximately 60 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.  Employee-owned. Employee-focused.  As a 100% 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  

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• 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…