Geotechnical & Materials Engineering Intern
Core
Intern role supporting the Nebraska Department of Transportation's Materials & Research Division in geotechnical and materials engineering for state highway systems.
Role type
Geotechnical & Materials Engineering Intern
Builds
State highway system infrastructure including foundations, retaining structures, pavements, and soil systems
Domain
Civil Engineering / Transportation Infrastructure
Required skills
soil identification and classification, in-situ sampling, lab testing (soils, aggregate, steel, concrete, asphalt), construction plan reading and drafting, engineering analysis tools, CADD, GIS, MS Office, mathematical calculations, physical labor (lifting up to 60 lbs)
Preferred skills
second- or third-year engineering student status, willingness to learn, problem-solving, adaptability, strong organizational skills
Technologies
CADD, GIS, MS Office
Responsibilities
Document soil explorations and generate reports, analyze and design foundation and retaining structures, collect in-situ samples of soils and pavements, participate in project inspections and load testing, assist with department research efforts
Seniority
Intern