Engineering Geologist Intern

SUMMARY:

The Engineering Department in the SRK Pietermaritzburg Office is offering a 12-month Internship to a successful candidate with a relevant degree and an interest in pursuing a career in Engineering Geology. SRK will offer remuneration commensurate with an Intern position.
 
Description:
 
We are seeking an energetic self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to perform well under pressure. The successful candidate will be based in Pietermaritzburg and will provide support to SRK’s Principal and Senior consultants on a variety of projects. A willingness to travel is essential, as the successful candidate may be required to work on projects in diverse locations.

POSITION INFO:
Experience and Skills:

The candidate must:

• Have a BSc (honours) degree in Engineering Geology.
• An active Candidate Natural Scientist registration with SACNASP or equivalent.
• Demonstrated interest in Geological Engineering or related field and have a strong to desire to advance skills related to SRK’s work and projects.
• 0-2 Years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by SRK’s policies and procedures.
• Capable of taking direction from supervisors, mentors and managers to executive projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, i.e. expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology and tools.
• Have good written and communication skills (in English).
• Knowledge and understanding of MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and MS PowerPoint.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D knowledge will be an advantage.
• Have a desire to learn and grow quickly as well as to develop skills associated with the engineering field.
• Be willing to work across disciplines and to develop a diverse skill set.
• Work as a part of a team, providing support where required.
• Be resourceful, with good initiative and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities:

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Engineering Geology.
• Assist with project research, field work (soil profiling and core logging), including preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.

Notes:

• There is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

• Full CV covering experience to date (if any).
• School results and University transcripts.
• Reference from your course convenor / supervisor.

Applicants must be SA citizens, have a valid passport, driver’s licence, permit and be willing to travel. Candidates based in Pietermaritzburg will be given preference. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Detailed applications must be forwarded to the SRK Human Resources Department at or online via the website