Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking a Civil/Geotechnical Intern to join our dams and water resources team based in Denver, CO. This is a paid summer internship (3-4 months) for an upper-level college student, recent graduate, or graduate student in the civil engineering field with an interest in geotechnical engineering and dam projects.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
The Civil/Geotechnical Intern is a paid summer internship (3-4 months) for an upper-level college student, recent graduate, or graduate student in the civil engineering field. This internship is with our geotechnical engineering team supporting dams and water resources projects. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience and insight into various aspects of the consulting engineering industry from project planning through field work and client management.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
Support Tetra Tech geotechnical engineers with meeting project deadlines and goals.
Organize, file, and maintain project documents and reports to ensure proper record-keeping and compliance.
Support the collection, entry, and management of field data.
Maintain databases and spreadsheets to track project progress, metrics, and deliverables.
Participate in site visits to assist technical staff with field observations, technical note taking, and data collection as needed.
Assist in preparing meeting agendas, minutes, and correspondence related to project activities.
Assist in compiling data and preparing draft reports or presentations for project updates and stakeholder communications.
Perform other duties as assigned, based on project needs and priorities.
Required Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, or related field, from an accredited university or a recent graduate from such program.
Excellent technical writing skills that include the ability to read and comprehend technical and scientific information.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all team members is important.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, gINT, or AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
Interest in dam engineering - eager to support and learn more about site investigations, seepage evaluation, slope stability and seismic analyses, etc.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel for field work and site investigations (local & remote) as needed. Travel is estimated to be 5% during the internship duration.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods during site investigations, including the ability to kneel, crouch, or stoop when inspecting sites.
Ability to lift and carry materials/equipment up to 50 pounds.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in a range of weather conditions (heat, rain, wind, cold) for extended periods of time.
Ability to sit at a workstation and use a computer for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours/day).
Manual dexterity to use a computer mouse, keyboard, and other tools.
Ability to communicate effectively in-person and via electronic means.
Additional Information
This position is based in our Denver, CO office on a hybrid schedule, typically in the office 3-4 days/week.
This position is scheduled for full-time work (40 hours/week) with a typical schedule of 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required based on project needs.
The typical intern rate range is $22-27 per hour. Additional education and experience may be considered.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
Merit-based financial rewards.
Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
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We invite applications from all interested parties.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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