Geophysics Intern Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Ready to grow your career as part of a down-to-earth team with the freedom to explore and develop solutions on rewarding, large-scale projects? Want a flexible work environment and a culture where your ideas are valued and your safety is paramount? How about having access to a nationwide bench of expertise, and opportunities to learn and lead? This is life at Terracon, a 100% employee-owned company where we chart our course together and everyone benefits when our hard work creates success.
Location: This can be a hybrid position if that is your preference. Location for this position can be based out of any of the following Terracon offices: Omaha, NE and Lincoln, NE.
Responsibilities

• Follow Terracon safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Be a leader in safety.
• Prepare proposals (scopes and cost estimates) for projects of varying size and complexity under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer (Authorized Project Reviewer). Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in the public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and/or industrial sectors.
• Participate in pre-task planning meetings with the drill crew(s) for each field exploration. Join the driller/drill crew to assist with the completion of field explorations as necessary. Field explorations may consist of soil borings, cone soundings, and/or instrumentation installation.
• Review field logs and field cone sounding data.
• Assign laboratory testing on each soil sample. Evaluate laboratory and/or field data to prepare typed logs for incorporation into deliverables.
• Perform geotechnical engineering calculations and evaluations. Software programs may be used to support the evaluations, including but not limited to GeoStudio, LPILE, etc.
• Apply sound engineering principles to prepare geotechnical reports/letters/addendums containing written geotechnical recommendations.
• Communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
• Review plans and specifications prepared by the design team against prepared deliverables to confirm recommendations were implemented correctly.
• Observe shallow foundation or deep foundation installation on construction phase projects.
• Monitor various types of instrumentation (piezometers, settlement monuments, inclinometers, vibration monitors, etc.) installed to support construction and prepare periodic letters/reports.
• Research, observe, and resolve design and construction problems.
• Attend and actively participate in local professional organizations, such as NSPE, ACEC, ASCE, etc.
• Develop new relationships and maintain existing relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 0-5 years
• Desired Licensure: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Engineering Intern (EI) or Professional Engineer (PE)
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Out-of-town travel may be necessary.

About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
About the Team
Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients' challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.