Geotechnical Engineering Intern
Overview:
Join us as we Rise to the Challenge
At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well.Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
THE COMPANY
KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives.Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.
KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.
KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION
We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.
We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!
KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Duties, Responsibilities & Other:
KCI is looking for enthusiastic and motivated college students (rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students) to join our Geotechnical team in Sparks, MD.
Interns will work under the guidance of a technical manager within KCI's Land Development design practice, gaining hands-on experience with real-world projects. The internship requires a commitment of 40 hours per week for roughly 10 weeks, from mid-May to the end of August.Each intern will have a dedicated supervisor and mentor, participate in planned activities, and submit mid-summer and end-of-summer reports/presentations.
Responsibilities:
- Must be enrolled in a college engineering program.
- Conduct data analysis and reporting related to Geotechnical design.
- Complete field surveys or laboratory assignments specific to Geotechnical engineering.
- Engage in entry-level engineering, design, or drafting tasks.
- Prepare engineering studies and coordinate design plans with other disciplines.
- Apply quality control procedures in alignment with ISO standards.
- Communicate with clients on a limited basis.
- Ensure on-time delivery of project expectations with positive feedback.
- Perform administrative or office management duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a college Engineering program.
- MicroStation or AutoCAD skills desired but not required.
- No experience required.
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.