Retaining Wall Engineering Intern - Minnetonka, MN at Oldcastle in Minnetonka, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job ID: 503810


Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.



Job Summary



Anchor Diamond, an Oldcastle APG company, designs and develops hardscape products, including segmental retaining wall blocks. Anchor Wall Engineering, LLC (AWE) provides segmental retaining wall engineering services for Anchor Diamond. AWE provides preliminary and final design for millions of square feet of segmental retaining walls around the world. Our staff of professional engineers have over 85 years of combined experience and are excited to provide mentorship opportunities to student interns who are passionate about engineering and segmental retaining wall design.



Job Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction plans (civil, architectural, structural) for retaining wall information
  
• Assist with preliminary design using industry standard software (AnchorWall, MSEW, SRWall)
  
• Assist with performing global stability analysis using industry standard software (GSlope, ReSSA)
  
• Prepare material quantity estimates
  
• Interns will spend 1 day/week (minimum) at the corporate office of AWE in Minnetonka, MN. The rest of the work week will be either remote at home or remote at Coffman Memorial Union in Minneapolis, MN together with an AWE engineer.
  

Job Requirements

• Majoring in Geoengineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
  
• Experience with software such as AutoCAD 2D
  
• Understand basic engineering principles of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) structures (Preferred)
  
• Ability to work independently, as well as in teams
  

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH



CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.


If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!


Anchor Wall Systems, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.


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Date: Nov 13, 2024



Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis

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