Site Civil Internship
POSITION: Civil Engineer or Geologist – Summer Field Internship
PAY RATE: $18-$25/hour dependent on experience
WORK HOURS: 14-days on, 7 days off from 7:00am-7:00pm
LOCATION: Remote Field Site Located in Southern Idaho
Job Description:
Forte Dynamics is hiring for an internship position to support our operations. Forte Dynamics is a consulting and engineering firm that specializes in mineral resource and reserve estimation, mine planning, blasting analysis, metallurgy, process design, recovery modeling, basic and detailed engineering, and construction management services.
Opportunity:
Ready to dive into real-world field work this summer? Forte Dynamics is looking for an enthusiastic Civil Engineering or Geology student to join our team for a summer internship. This is your chance to work alongside experienced engineers on a remote drilling project in southeast Idaho. You will gain invaluable hands-on experience with field work on a drilling project at a proposed mine site. Duties will include logging core, preparing and packaging core samples, writing daily reports, communicating with site and leadership teams, and assisting to ensure a safe, successful drilling campaign. If you're a civil engineer or geologist with an interest in field experience, let's connect!
What You’ll Gain:
Meaningful involvement and operational support of a drilling project.
Direct mentorship from seasoned engineers and project managers, actively contributing to project success in terms of quality, schedule, budget, and safety.
Hands-on experience utilizing project control tools to understand and influence project performance.
Collaborative work within multi-disciplinary teams, broadening your understanding of integrated engineering practices.
A taste of the diverse engineering tasks inherent in our multi-faceted projects.
Sharpening your technical communication skills through the review and preparation of daily reports.
Field engineering and quality assurance activities during drilling.
An understanding of prioritizing safety throughout the project.
What You’ll Bring:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or a closely related engineering field.
A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Ability to lift up to 50-lb. sample buckets.
Ability to work in the remote outdoors for up to 12 hours per day under various weather conditions.
Foundational knowledge in civil or geotechnical principles.
Familiarity with geotechnical testing concepts (a plus!).
Strong written and verbal communication skills – you can articulate your ideas clearly.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Word.
The ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment – we work together to achieve great things.
Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail – accuracy matters.
Dependability and a strong work ethic – we value your commitment.
An understanding of project management principles.