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Engineering Assistant Intern - Fort Myers
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An Environmental Technician assists with testing and sampling or monitoring needed for environmental clean-up efforts or projects to mitigate environmental pollution. Assists environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Collects air, water or soil samples, operates field test equipment and conducts laboratory research. Coordinates work at sites with contaminated soil or water, or hazardous waste clean-up sites.
$46,850 / year median in Florida
+10% projected growth
Job Description
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Full-Time Job Description:
Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical engineering and materials testing consulting firms in the Southeastern U.S. Over our history, we have worked on more than 150,000 projects throughout the Southeast, the U.S., and worldwide. This vast list of project experience includes services for virtually every type of public and private client associated with industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects. Ardaman has the following opportunity available:Engineering Assistant Intern Position Summary:
Geotechnical Engineering Assistant Intern position available immediately at our Fort Myers office. This role supports the engineering team with hands-on tasks, documentation, testing, and basic design work, and provides practical experience with engineering processes, tools, and project workflows under the supervision of licensed engineers. Hours vary with workload; schedule flexibility is available to accommodate students.Essential Job Functions:
- Assist staff engineers with project tasks and coordination.
- Assist with or conduct field and laboratory testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt following established procedures.
- Enter, organize, and summarize field and laboratory data.
- Prepare technical documents, figures, and calculations.
- Maintain equipment and supplies, keep work areas safe, and follow safety procedures.
- Participate in on - the - job training and mentoring.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in (or recent graduate of) a civil engineering, material or environmental science or related program.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Strong abilities in mathematics, basic engineering software, and data/file organization.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds periodically (samples, test equipment). Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions.- Ability to perform fieldwork, including walking over uneven terrain and climbing in/out of trenches.
- Sufficient visual acuity to read instruments, drawings, and computer screens.
Environment Factors:
- Occasional weekend hours may be required.
- Duties are performed under the supervision of licensed engineers and may be split between field locations, laboratory, and office settings.
- Fieldwork may include construction sites, active roadways, remote locations, and exposure to dust, noise, vibrations, and variable outdoor weather conditions.
- Soils and concrete laboratory environments may generate dust from samples and noise from equipment.
- Must comply with PPE requirements (hard hat, safety boots, high-visibility vest, gloves, eye protection, etc.