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Intern - Geotechnical Engineering (Summer)
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What they do
A Mining Engineer researches mines and designs mining operations for the efficient extraction of minerals such as metals and coal. Uses knowledge of geology and engineering to determine sites to be mined, and develops plans to extract minerals effectively. May specialize in one type of mineral or material. May inspect and monitor mines for the safety and health of miners.
$78,485 / year median in South Dakota
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Intern
•Geotechnical Engineering (Summer) South Dakota State Government Pierre, SD 57501
Posted/Updated:
Today Job Description Session:
Summer (May
•August)
Position Title:
Intern
•Geotechnical Engineering (Three positions)
Hiring Manager:
Jay Tople Agency:
Department of Transportation Location:
Pierre Minimum Salary:
$22.74 (Non-Engineering Students) and $25.08 (Engineering Students)
•
APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT
(MINIMUM
OF 6 CREDIT HOURS
)
IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.
Position Description:
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking a motivated individual pursuing a degree in Civil or Geological Engineering who wishes to broaden their knowledge of geology and how it relates to transportation engineering. Selected candidates will join a team of professionals working in one of the most geologic diverse states in the nation. Geotechnical Engineering interns will assist professional staff with the collection and analysis of data obtained from geotechnical investigations and instrumentation throughout the state. Hiking and light physical labor will be required. Interns will enjoy a balance of field and office work, typically working 40 hours per week Monday thru Friday. Work schedule is flexible depending on workload, work type, and travel required. Statewide, overnight travel will occasionally be required. Learning opportunities include; collecting and interpreting instrumentation data; assisting drill crews with soil borings, field testing, and soil sampling; geophysical investigations; lab testing; drafting; and technical communication. Interns often participate in construction inspections and geohazard evaluation. Knowledge of South Dakota geology and geotechnical engineering principals would be beneficial.
Qualifications:
Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.
Apply at:
https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4W4
•Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.
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South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Telephone:
605.773.3148 "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite