Louisville, KY, 40287, USA
7 days ago
Engineer/Geologist Intern
**Position** : Engineer/Geologist Intern **Location** : Louisville, KY Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company. We are seeking an **Intern** to join our Louisville, KY team! Come join us! **Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:** • Actively enrolled in an engineering or science degree program and available during the fall 2024 and/or winter 2025 semester periods. • Travels to various construction and environmental sites primarily throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with the potential for overnight and/or weekend as needed. • Relays information to project manager and/or engineer, with limited in-field decision making. • Perform field and laboratory tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Geotechnical Group Engineers. • Perform laboratory testing including soil proctor, soil moisture and plasticity, aggregate and sieve analysis, concrete compressive strength, and other standard lab tests. • Perform field work including testing and/or inspection of soil and aggregate field placement, footing excavations, reinforcement steel, ready-mix concrete, concrete slabs, floor flatness, masonry, and asphalt. • Transports equipment, test specimens and/or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set-up. • Enters daily field observation reports and summary reports electronically. • Experience with concrete, soils, and asphalt testing is preferred but not required. • Valid Driver's license with good driving record required. • Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions • Reasoning, critical thinking, mathematical (simple calculations) and language skills (read, write and speak acceptable business English) • Strong interpersonal skills • Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs., stop, bend, and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour workday in varying weather conditions in varying terrain • Ability to travel as necessary for job related duties and stay overnight out of town if required **Minimum Requirements:** • Actively enrolled in an engineering or science degree program and available during the winter and or/ summer 2025 semester periods. • Valid driver's license. • Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs, stoop, bend, and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour work day in varying weather conditions in varying terrain. • Experience with concrete, soils, and asphalt testing is preferred. • Motivated, career-oriented individual striving to learn and achieve within the construction industry. • Must be willing to travel within Kentucky and Indiana as required by assignments. • Communicate effectively with Atlas managers, engineering staff, and contractors • Perform all job functions within Atlas safety guidelines • Perform other duties as requested/required **Benefits:** Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program. **Who We Are:** We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people. Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets. With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can. **Our Values:** **Life:** We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else. **Heart:** As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect. **Trust:** We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability. **Mastery:** Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work. **Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:** We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together. **Atlas EEOC Statement** Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
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