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Internship - Geotechnical Engineering Focus

Description of Company
Barr is a consulting company that integrates engineering and environmental expertise to help clients develop, manage, process, and restore natural resources across North America and around the world. We have been employee owned since 1966 and trace our origins to the early 1900s. Today, we have over 800 employees across the U.S and Canada who work with clients in the mining, power, fuels, public, and manufacturing sectors, as well as attorneys, developers, and others with complex problems.
Why Choose Barr?
If you are looking for an employee-owned company that fosters a collaborative environment, focuses on providing exceptional client service, offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, and makes employee safety a top priority, Barr is the place for you. In addition to a highly competitive benefits package, we offer mentor and coaching programs to help our employees develop and grow their careers, along with opportunities for volunteering and community involvement.
Summary
Barr is seeking an engineering student to work on projects involving geotechnical engineering and related technical assignments. Project assignments may include geotechnical and civil design and analysis, field data collection, preparation of contracts, construction plans, and specifications, spreadsheet preparation, writing reports, and overseeing on-site field work and laboratory testing. The work may involve out-of-town assignments. All applicants should attach transcripts to their application.

Minimum Qualifications
  • GPA of 3.2/4.0
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • At least two semesters of physics, and three semesters of mathematics
  • Ongoing enrollment in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering degree program
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Windows OS and Microsoft Office software
  • Conscientiousness concerning the accuracy, appropriateness and timeliness of results
  • Thorough, organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated approach
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
  • Acceptable driving record and ability to rent a car for out of town assignments

Preferred Qualifications
  • GPA of 3.5/4.0
  • Familiarity with gINT and modeling software (such as GeoStudio, FLAC, Plaxis)
  • Completed at least one semester of upper division (junior/senior level) engineering coursework

NOTE: Some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites, or working on tall structures or with industrial equipment. Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on such sites.
Barr Engineering Co. reserves the right to consider other legitimate, non-discriminatory factors that are not specifically listed.

We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 
 
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Barr is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status.