Job Description

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.  

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