Engineering Geology Staff - TE Intern
Note: This position is anticipated to last for 3-6 months.
The Opportunity:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Engineering Geology Section is seeking to fill a Transportation Engineer Intern position. The position, which is located in Tumwater will work within the Unstable Slope Management program, performing field and office work related to inventory, assessment, and scoping of various unstable slopes and related constructed geotechnical assets on a statewide basis.
If you enjoy travelling, working outdoors, and you're looking for professional experience to add to your resume, we encourage you to apply.
At WSDOT, we honor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust. If you would like to join our team-oriented environment and enjoy a continuously changing environment, and a great deal of career stability and growth, definitely consider a career opportunity with WSDOT. To learn more, please watch the following video: Why WSDOT?
This position will perform the following work:
An ideal candidate for this position will have/be:
Note: This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, you are required to become a member of the PTE, Local 17, or arrange to pay that union a representational fee. The union shop requirement shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee's initial 30 days in this classification.
Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Eirik Landes at 360-705-7758 or email to LandesE@wsdot.wa.gov. Please reference recruitment number 18DOT-HQ-04550n.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call or email the recruiter.
The Opportunity:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Engineering Geology Section is seeking to fill a Transportation Engineer Intern position. The position, which is located in Tumwater will work within the Unstable Slope Management program, performing field and office work related to inventory, assessment, and scoping of various unstable slopes and related constructed geotechnical assets on a statewide basis.
If you enjoy travelling, working outdoors, and you're looking for professional experience to add to your resume, we encourage you to apply.
At WSDOT, we honor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust. If you would like to join our team-oriented environment and enjoy a continuously changing environment, and a great deal of career stability and growth, definitely consider a career opportunity with WSDOT. To learn more, please watch the following video: Why WSDOT?
This position will perform the following work:
- Provides engineering geology support to the Unstable Slopes Unit.
- Researches the Unstable Slope Management System (USMS) and other WSDOT databases, geotechnical design reports, and as-built construction documents.
- Compile information into organized files and prepare various maps using GIS.
- Field inventory and perform condition assessments of constructed geotechnical assets.
- Provide assistance to members of the Engineering Geology Construction and Design Unit on various field and analytic tasks.
An ideal candidate for this position will have/be:
- A current geological sciences student going into their senior year, or a 2018 recent graduate with a bachelor's or master's degree in the geological sciences.
- Coursework in engineering geology and geologic field mapping.
- The ability to travel statewide with overnight stays.
- The ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision.
- The ability to work outside in adverse conditions over rough terrain, and potentially at heights or in confined spaces.
- A valid driver's license.
Note: This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, you are required to become a member of the PTE, Local 17, or arrange to pay that union a representational fee. The union shop requirement shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee's initial 30 days in this classification.
Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Eirik Landes at 360-705-7758 or email to LandesE@wsdot.wa.gov. Please reference recruitment number 18DOT-HQ-04550n.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call or email the recruiter.