Job Summary:

Certerra Instrumentation and Monitoring is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to support geotechnical instrumentation projects in the Dallas Texas region. This position provides hands-on experience in both field and office environments, assisting with the installation, monitoring, and analysis of geotechnical instrumentation systems used on infrastructure and construction projects. The intern will gain exposure to real-world applications of soil mechanics, structural behavior, data analysis, and construction monitoring practices.

Duties:

• Assist with installation of geotechnical instrumentation including inclinometers, piezometers, settlement points, vibration monitors, and data loggers.
• Support field teams during site visits and active construction monitoring operations.
• Collect, review, and organize monitoring data from automated and manual systems.
• Assist in preparation of baseline reports, data summaries, and client deliverables.
• Perform basic data analysis to identify trends in settlement, lateral movement, groundwater levels, and vibration.
• Help maintain calibration records and equipment inventory.
• Adhere to safety protocols and participate in job hazard analysis (JHA) meetings.
• Provide general engineering and administrative support as needed.

Education/Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• Completion of coursework in soil mechanics and/or structural analysis preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with AutoCAD or data visualization tools is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in construction environments and lift equipment as needed.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Certifications/Licenses:

•  OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Safety Certification.
•  Valid Texas Driver’s License with clean driving record.
•  First Aid/CPR Certification (preferred)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.