Geotechnical Intern
Arcadis, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description
Arcadis is seeking a
Geotechnical Engineer Intern
to join our National Water Management Team and Water South team in Baton Rouge/Metairie/New Orleans, LA. As a Geotechnical Engineer Intern, you will play a key role in delivering engineering and consulting services for a variety of projects, including those focused on shoreline stability, flood risk reduction, and waterfront infrastructure resilience. Our ideal candidate will have geotechnical experience in slope stability, seepage and foundation analyses. You will work on projects both small and large under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to fluently communicate to clients and present technical information.
Please note, internship roles are not eligible for housing or relocation assistance. The team is looking for an intern who is local to the Baton Rouge/Metairie/New Orleans area and who is comfortable with part‑time hours that may fluctuate week to week. Some weeks may only offer 16–20 hours of work.
Role accountabilities
In this role you will utilize technical knowledge to support geotechnical projects related to water management, flood resiliency and general infrastructure design.
Geotechnical analyses for levees, dams, floodwalls, and other hydraulic structures, including seepage, slope stability and settlement analysis, and preparing technical reports.
Preparation of geotechnical recommendations that aid in the development of designs, drawings, specifications, and reports.
Work with our multi‑disciplinary Water Management team that includes Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineers to deliver innovative designs for our clients.
Data evaluation of instrumentation systems at levees, spillways, outlet works, and slopes.
Assist in planning and coordinating geotechnical field investigations.
Review boring logs and laboratory data.
Other responsibilities include:
Design and analyses of other heavy civil and earthen structures, preparing design/bid packages for permitting/construction, and coordinating and overseeing construction administration and inspection services.
Planning field exploration and laboratory testing programs.
Some travel may be required to project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, and construction oversight.
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Pursuing a master's degree in civil engineering.
1 year of prior geotechnical internship or work experience.
Proficiency in using programs such as gINT, SEEPW, SLOPEW, CWALSHT, PYWall, LPILE, and GROUP.
Experience in geotechnical analyses for dams, levees, cofferdams, and foundations for various hydraulic structures, including seepage, static and seismic stability analysis, liquefaction analysis, deformation analysis, and foundation and settlement analysis.
Arcadis offers benefits for part‑time, as‑needed positions, including EAP, 401K, and optional well‑being benefits. The salary range for this position is $20.65 – $30.97 per hour.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Role description
Arcadis is seeking a
Geotechnical Engineer Intern
to join our National Water Management Team and Water South team in Baton Rouge/Metairie/New Orleans, LA. As a Geotechnical Engineer Intern, you will play a key role in delivering engineering and consulting services for a variety of projects, including those focused on shoreline stability, flood risk reduction, and waterfront infrastructure resilience. Our ideal candidate will have geotechnical experience in slope stability, seepage and foundation analyses. You will work on projects both small and large under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to fluently communicate to clients and present technical information.
Please note, internship roles are not eligible for housing or relocation assistance. The team is looking for an intern who is local to the Baton Rouge/Metairie/New Orleans area and who is comfortable with part‑time hours that may fluctuate week to week. Some weeks may only offer 16–20 hours of work.
Role accountabilities
In this role you will utilize technical knowledge to support geotechnical projects related to water management, flood resiliency and general infrastructure design.
Geotechnical analyses for levees, dams, floodwalls, and other hydraulic structures, including seepage, slope stability and settlement analysis, and preparing technical reports.
Preparation of geotechnical recommendations that aid in the development of designs, drawings, specifications, and reports.
Work with our multi‑disciplinary Water Management team that includes Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineers to deliver innovative designs for our clients.
Data evaluation of instrumentation systems at levees, spillways, outlet works, and slopes.
Assist in planning and coordinating geotechnical field investigations.
Review boring logs and laboratory data.
Other responsibilities include:
Design and analyses of other heavy civil and earthen structures, preparing design/bid packages for permitting/construction, and coordinating and overseeing construction administration and inspection services.
Planning field exploration and laboratory testing programs.
Some travel may be required to project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, and construction oversight.
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Pursuing a master's degree in civil engineering.
1 year of prior geotechnical internship or work experience.
Proficiency in using programs such as gINT, SEEPW, SLOPEW, CWALSHT, PYWall, LPILE, and GROUP.
Experience in geotechnical analyses for dams, levees, cofferdams, and foundations for various hydraulic structures, including seepage, static and seismic stability analysis, liquefaction analysis, deformation analysis, and foundation and settlement analysis.
Arcadis offers benefits for part‑time, as‑needed positions, including EAP, 401K, and optional well‑being benefits. The salary range for this position is $20.65 – $30.97 per hour.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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