Intern - Civil/Geotechnical

Description

• Enters daily field observation reports and summary reports electronically.
• Perform field work including testing and/or inspection of soil and aggregate field placement, footing excavations, reinforcement steel, ready-mix concrete, concrete slabs, floor flatness, masonry, and asphalt.
• Perform all job functions within Atlas safety guidelines
• Relays information to project manager and/or engineer, with limited in-field decision making.
• Perform field and laboratory tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Geotechnical Group Engineers.
• Communicate effectively with Atlas managers, engineering staff, and contractors
• Perform laboratory testing including soil proctor, soil moisture and plasticity, aggregate and sieve analysis, concrete compressive strength, and other standard lab tests.
• Transports equipment, test specimens and/or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set-up.

Requirements

• Experience with concrete, soils, and asphalt testing is preferred.
• Actively enrolled in an engineering or science degree program and available during the Spring and/or Sumer 2026 semester periods.
• Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs, stoop, bend, and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour work day in varying weather conditions in varying terrain.
• Valid driver's license (required)
• Travels to various construction and environmental sites primarily throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with the potential for overnight and/or weekend as needed.
• Ability to travel as necessary for job related duties and stay overnight out of town if required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Reasoning, critical thinking, mathematical (simple calculations) and language skills (read, write and speak acceptable business English)
• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience with concrete, soils, and asphalt testing is preferred but not required.
• Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs, stop, bend, and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour work day in varying weather conditions in varying terrain
• Must be willing to travel within Kentucky and Indiana as required by assignments.
• Valid Driver's license with good driving record required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance