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Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Intern

DGI - Menard INC

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Internship

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Menard USA is a design-build specialty geotechnical contractor offering expertise in ground improvement. Combining creative design and innovative techniques, Menard delivers practical, sustainable solutions that can be attractive alternatives to deep foundations. Top tier engineers, geologists, operators, mechanics, laborers and managers come together to craft the best foundation solutions for our clients. Menard works across a broad swath of industries including the energy sector, transportation, and commercial builders.

As part of your internship you will be exposed to the whole design/build construction process from bid development to project execution. From your co-op, you will gain experiences with:

  • Reading and interpreting construction drawings and geotechnical reports.
  • Preparing budgets and proposals under supervision of our estimating team.
  • Developing project submittals and managing the submittal process.
  • Performing onsite QA/QC work during project execution.
  • Communicating with the operations and design teams for any necessary production and necessary quality coordination.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the design, estimating, and operations teams with on-going ground improvement projects, as needed. This may require travel or time spent in the field on active projects.
  • Review and interpret civil, structural and geotechnical documents and project production files.
  • Perform quality control tasks, documentation, submittal preparation, data analysis and site surveys as directed.
  • Support the sales team by composing pre-bid evaluations, estimates and proposals.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Be an active participant in Menard’s safety culture. Have an active eye for recognizing any potential hazards and a willingness to stop unsafe work practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Familiar with basic geotechnical design and calculation principles.
  • Strong observation skills and ability to work with diligence.
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to Excel and Outlook.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering, geology, construction management or related field. Prior experience with geotechnical construction and techniques a plus (i.e. drawings, specifications, building materials, surveying, design, or geotechnical work).

-OR- any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.