Intern

Description



Your role at GEI.

GEI Consultants, Inc., a leading engineering consulting company in the United States, is seeking a highly motivated intern to support our environmental investigation and remediation, site civil engineering, ecological, and permitting practices in our Mount Laurel, New Jersey office. Interns work alongside experienced engineers and scientists on projects for utility, port, industrial, and redevelopment clients, including former manufactured gas plant (MGP) and sediment sites

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Candidates will work with engineers, contractors, and clients assisting staff with data collection, management, and review for a wide range of environmental projects.
• Collect soil, groundwater, sediment, and surface water samples. Describe and classify soil and sediment cores.
• Organize field data, including sample tracking tables, survey coordinates, and lab data deliverables.
• Help prepare permit applications, permit matrices, stormwater plans, and regulatory submittals (e.g., NJDEP land use, dredging, stormwater).
• Report daily progress/issues in the field to task supervisor.
• Office support, including preparation of technical memos, reports, construction specifications, and AutoCAD and/or GIS drawings.

Minimum Qualifications

• In pursuit of BS or MS in Civil Engineering/ Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER is a plus.
• Strong communication, writing, time management, and organization skills.
• Ability to work well with project teams.
• Ability and willingness to perform field work in inclement weather.
• Travel on various field assignments as needed.
• Valid U.S.driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with ArcGIS and AutoCAD software is considered a plus.
• Previous experience with soil characterization, soil sampling, and groundwater sampling a plus.

We are GEI.

Some of the world's most pressing problems - from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply - need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs - we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded - which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career site here .

GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Pay Range For This Position: $25.00 - $27.00/hour
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available
• And More...

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


WORK ENVIRONMENT


Functional Demands:


Sedentary


x


Light


Medium


Other


Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)


Physical Activity Requirements


Occasional

(0-35% of day)


Frequent

(33-66% of day)


Continuous

(67-100% of day)


Not Applicable


Sitting


X (4+ hours)


Standing


X (1-2 hours)


Walking


X (1-2 hours)


Climbing


X


Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)


(0-25 lbs)


Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)


(0-25 lbs)


Carrying objects


X


Push/pull


X


Twisting


X


Bending


X


Reaching forward


X


Reaching overhead


X


Squat/kneel/crawl


X


Wrist position deviation


X


Pinching/fine motor skills


X


Keyboard use/repetitive motion


X (4+ hours)


Taste or smell


X


Talk or hear


X


Accurate 20/40


Very Accurate 20/20


Not Applicable


Near Vision


X


Far Vision


X


Yes


No


Not Applicable


Color Discrimination


X


Sensory Requirements


Minimal


Moderate


Accurate


Not Applicable


Depth perception


X


Hearing


X


Environment Requirements


Occupational Exposure Risk Potential


Reasonably Anticipated


Not Anticipated


Blood borne pathogens


X


Chemical


X


Airborne communicable diseases


X


Extreme temperatures


X


Radiation


X


Uneven surfaces or elevations


X


Extreme noise levels


X


Dust/particulate matter


X


GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.