Geotechnical Engineering Technician Internship

Job description

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is seeking college students for a summer internship in York, PA . Students with an interest in building a career in the construction observation and/or geotechnical engineering fields are desired. Interns in this position will be provided training and will work closely with experienced engineering field staff. Some of the daily responsibilities will be as follows: Most of your day will be spent outdoors. Be prepared to work in a variety of weather conditions. This position may require standing for extended durations as well as repetitive motions such as lifting or hammering. You must have the ability to use your hands to handles, finger or feel; reach, climb or balance; crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit; see distance and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus. You must be physically capable of lifting 60 pounds regularly; and occasionally move 80 pounds or more (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete or soil samples). - Performing tests on soil, concrete, asphalt, and other materials at the construction site or in one of our laboratories. Field testing commonly involves testing the moisture and density of soils using a nuclear...