Actalent Shawnee Mission , KS 66219
Posted 2 weeks ago
Description:
Established engineering firm with multiple offices across Kansas seeking to train an entry level graduate who will assist with collecting and analyzes samples of soil, rock, and other earth materials to determine variations in different landscapes and evidence of pollution or climate change. Your job duties include gathering samples from the test sites, logging samples accurately, confirming drilling locations are accurate, coordinating with utility services, analyzing the data produced from environmental testing, and creating reports of your findings. Most of the work will be done locally in Overland Park, KS. You'll be working on a variety of project ranging from construction of small coffee shops, large commercial parking lots, logistic centers, sport fields, school additions, and highway expansions. You WILL be paid for overtime. 100% field work in during the spring and summer months averaging 50-60 hour work weeks. Attention to detail is HIGHEST priority.
Responsibilities:
Primary role is to assist the Staff Engineer with subsurface investigations in support geotechnical design and evaluation efforts
Some significant time may be spent working with the drill crew logging exploratory borings and evaluating samples in field locally around Kansas City
Submitting utilities locates and aiding in preparation of drilling assignments
Perform laboratory tests needed for engineering analysis
Preparation of reports under Engineers' supervision by entering boring logs into software
Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Geology
Passed FE or EIT certificate preferred but not required
Comfortable working outside 100% for the summer months
Detail oriented
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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