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Shareholder Development - Intern - Geotechnical Engineer Fellow (Causeway)

Sealaska Corporation, 1200 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, United States of America Req #542
16 January 2025

Title: Geotechnical Engineer Fellow

 

Location: Ireland, Causeway Geotech Limited

 

Role Summary:

As the Geotechnical Engineer Fellow, there will be opportunities for mentorship from experienced engineers and geologists. You will visit ground investigation projects of varying scale across Ireland, gaining hands-on experience both in the field and in the office.

This role offers a blend of site-based and office-based learning, comprehensive training, and the chance to participate in some of the largest infrastructure ground investigation contracts on the island of Ireland.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Engage with a strong team of Geotechnical Engineers/Engineering Geologists in an office and/or site-based environment as Ground Investigation data and reports are produced
  • Opportunity to observe large infrastructure ground investigation contracts
  • Observe and participate in the preparation of Factual Ground Investigation Reports
  • Learn about the following:
    • Contract management
    • Health and safety standards
    • Quality control in accordance with the relevant industry standards
    • Budget management
    • Technical reporting writing

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Able to both collaborate with a team and perform duties independently
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be a Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder
  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally
  • Commit to 8-week program timeline (2 weeks in Alaska, 6 weeks in Ireland)
  • Must have a valid passport
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

 

Education and Experience:

  • Must be age 18 at time of hire
  • Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)

 

Preferred:

  • At least a 2.5 GPA
  • Strong critical thinking and research skills
  • Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment

 

Application Process:

  • Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by February 10, 2025.
  • Submit a resume and recent transcript (unofficial) with online application.
  • You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse.
  • You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska.

 

Working Conditions:

The physical and fellowship environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the fellow to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

PhysicalDemands:

  • Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, interacting with information on a computer monitor.
  • Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly.
  • Bending or standing as necessary.

 

Fellowship Environment:

  • While performing the duties of this role, the fellow will primarily spend time in an office setting. The noise level in the fellowship environment is usually minimal.
  • Occasional travel to construction sites

 

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate £22.00
  • Max Hiring Rate £22.00
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  • Sealaska Corporation, 1200 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, United States of America