Geotechnical Materials Engineering Intern
Geotechnical Materials Engineering Intern
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Transportation Agency 27
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Job Description:
As a member of the NDOT team youll be part of an organization that is responsible for planning developing designing constructing maintaining and administering the state highway system. Our mission is to preserve the billions of dollars that Nebraskans have invested in their state highway system while making the highways safe and efficient all while completing projects in an efficient and costeffective manner.
Job Duties:
- Assist with identification and classification of Nebraska soils.
- Document soil explorations and generate reports.
- Help analyze design and inventory a variety of foundation and retaining structures.
- Collect insitu samples of soils and pavements.
- Gain hands on experience with a wide variety of lab testing related to soils aggregate steel concrete and asphalt.
- Prepare for and participate in project inspections load testing and planning efforts alongside experts.
- Learn and develop valuable skills in construction plan reading review and drafting.
- Develop experience with specialized engineering analysis tools and software.
- Participate in ongoing department research efforts.
- Assist with other duties throughout the Materials and Research Division as assigned and interested.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Must be a threefourths student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned. Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A second or thirdyear student majoring in engineering with an interest in geotechnical and materials.
- Willingness to learn problem solve and adapt to a wide variety of responsibilities is essential.
- We are seeking a highly motivated individual who can learn new concepts quickly and enjoys changing challenges.
- The broad focus of this position is the geotechnical field; however our intention is to provide opportunity and experience as available in the materials discipline aligned with your interests including soils concrete and asphalt.
Other: Applicants must be at least a threefourths time student and be able to work at least 10 hours a week when classes are in session. Temporary fulltime employment may be available during scheduled school breaks. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to perform mathematic and simple engineering calculations in analysis and test reporting.
- Ability to lift push/pull and carry up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and uneven terrain.
- Knowledge of CADD GIS and MS Office software.
- Relevant coursework or research experience.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
