Geotechnical Co-Op

Description

Your role at GEI.

We are seeking a motivated spring 2026 co-op student for our Woburn office to assist on a variety of projects throughout the region for roughly 6 months. Project types will include buildings, infrastructure and transportation, dams and levees, and waterfront development. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from our senior staff and gain a wide range of experience.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist with engineering analyses and design.
• Perform laboratory testing of soil samples.
• Observe soil borings and log soil and rock samples.
• Monitor construction activities such as pile driving and footing construction.
• Perform computations, prepare spreadsheets, prepare and edit drawings using AutoCad.
• Assist with preparation of proposals and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

We are GEI.

Some of the world's most pressing problems - from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply - need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs - we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded - which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career sit e here .

GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands : Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

X (4+ hours)

Standing

X (1-2 hours)

Walking

X (1-2 hours)

Climbing

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Carrying objects

Push / pull

Twisting

Bending

Reaching forward

Reaching overhead

Squat / kneel / crawl

Wrist position deviation

Pinching / fine motor skills

Keyboard use / repetitive motion

X (4+ hours)

Taste or smell

Talk or hear

Accurate 20 / 40

Very Accurate 20 / 20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

Far Vision

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

Hearing

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

Chemical

Airborne communicable diseases

Extreme temperatures

Radiation

Uneven surfaces or elevations

Extreme noise levels

Dust / particulate matter

GEI is an AA / equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.