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Geologist Intern

Schnabel Engineering
Greensboro, NC Intern
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel's high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 600 employees in 30 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include :

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
  • Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
  • Long-term disability
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Bonus program
  • Paid time off
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description :

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. Schnabel is seeking a temporary full-time intern with a Geology, Engineering Geology, or Geological Engineering background to support our growing business. The emphasis for this position is broadening the intern's practical knowledge and experience by applying professional principles to real problems under the supervision of engineering geology personnel. The position will be held from May through August of 2025.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Assist in preparing investigation work plans and reporting the results of geotechnical investigations, including in-situ testing, installation of monitoring wells, and geotechnical instrumentation.
  • Observe and document geotechnical-related construction activities.
  • Create basic plans and figures using GIS, Google Earth, or AutoCAD.
  • Support 3D modeling and design efforts for heavy civil and dam safety projects.
  • Review construction plans and technical specifications.
  • Assist with the development of standard calculation templates using primarily Mathcad and Excel.
  • Assist with administrative work.
  • Required Skills / Experience :

  • Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited Geology, Engineering Geology, or Geological Engineering program.
  • Completion of geotechnical or geology-focused undergraduate coursework.
  • Possess good oral and written communication skills and literacy in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
  • Ability to work with direction as part of a team.
  • Willingness to perform a variety of tasks including office and field work.
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.
  • Desired Skills / Experience :

  • Prior professional work or summer intern work in a related field.
  • Other Requirements :

  • Ability to travel to project sites and other office locations with a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.
  • The compensation range for a Geology Intern is between $17.00 to $24.20. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

    Salary : $17 - $24

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