What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern (EI) position at Larry M. Jacobs & Associates, Inc. (LMJ)?
Are you a passionate and ambitious Engineering Intern looking for a new opportunity in geotechnical engineering? If you are interested, we’d like to talk to you!
Founded in 1976 LMJ is the leader in the Florida Panhandle having successfully completed over 7500 projects in our local community. LMJ is a veteran-owned small business that provides geotechnical engineering, drilling services, construction materials testing, and special inspections. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
What We Offer:
- Exciting projects and challenging assignments.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A unique opportunity to work in a small business atmosphere where we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives.
- Full package of benefits including profit-sharing.
In the role of an Engineering Intern, we’ll count on you to:
- Develop project scopes and write proposals with the assistance of an engineer.
- Follow up with proposals and provide efforts necessary to win projects.
- Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Conducting various geotechnical analyses on a wide variety of public and private sector projects with the assistance of an engineer.
- Writing geotechnical reports with recommendations for earthwork, shallow and deep foundations, rigid and flexible pavement, stormwater ponds, dewatering, etc. with the assistance of an engineer.
- Perform field investigations and observation and inspections, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports with the assistance of an engineer.
- Assist in the coordination of fieldwork and perform tasks in the field as needed.
- Review and approve CMT reports.
- Classify soils in the laboratory and assign appropriate lab tests.
- Coordinate and execute drilling operations including direct communication with drillers.
- Attending meetings and presentations as needed.
- Assist with CAD.
As a small business we can offer flexibility with teaching opportunities based on your interest and skills. We have technical opportunities with LMJ that you may be interested in:
- GPR
- Special Inspections
- Piles – install, load test, and PDAs
- Pre-existing condition proposals, surveys and reports
- Laboratory Testing: Proctors, LBR/CBR, Perms, Sieves, etc.
- GRLWEAP and LPILE
- DCP – Test Pit – Chimney Observations
- Forestry Mulching
- Performing and oversight for Cone Penetration Testing (CPT)
- CMT troubleshooting
- Pavement evaluation and core photos
Qualifications:
- BS in Civil Engineering.
- EI licensure in Florida, or the ability to obtain it is a plus. We are looking for someone who wants to grow in their engineering career.
- Familiarity with CAD is a plus.
- Superior technical ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly effective interpersonal skills.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
- An attitude of commitment to being an active participant in our employee culture.
- Physically able to walk and work in outdoor/construction site environments with uneven terrain and variable outdoor conditions including, heat, cold, noise, and moisture.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check (for federal/military base access) and have a driver’s license with clean MVR.
If you would like to chat about the position, please feel free to reach out directly to Kimberly Carlisle @ kimberlyc@lmj-a.com or 850-434-0846.
Compensation is dependent on experience.
LMJ is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer