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Verified Pay check_circle $16 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Buffalo Grove, Illinois

About this job

What You'll Do:
  • Assisting with performing lab testing
  • Drafting boring logs and location diagrams

  • Scheduling of drill rigs for geotechnical projects

  • Obtaining utility clearance for subsurface explorations

  • Assisting with the subsurface exploration program and preparing drilling instructions

  • Performing boring and test pit layouts by both conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

  • Classifying soil samples

  • Performing hand augers to obtain subsurface information and soil samples

  • Observing foundation or ground improvement installations

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What We're Looking For:
  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related degree

  • Interest in how structures are supported and a desire to think outside the box

  • Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - mileage will be reimbursed

  • Position requires carrying 40 – 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height

The expected pay range for this role and location is $16-$20/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

Who We Are:
ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2025).
 
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Posting ID: 1169995530 Posted: 2025-12-20 Job Title: Geotechnical Internship Level