Geotechnical Intern Summer 2027

Job Duties

General Responsibilities:

Terracon is looking for students in the civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering degree program who are interested in an internship. Internships run from May-August. Co-Op opportunities are also available, which will run from May to December.

Opportunities are available all across the US!

Here are some exciting details about our internship programs:

The Terracon internship programs will support our Geotechnical service line. In this program, you will take part in an exciting, fun, and meaningful work experience as you work alongside some of the brightest engineering minds and state-of-the-art technology in the geotechnical engineering industry. You will not only learn and advance technically but will also be provided with opportunities for professional development. You will be assigned a leader/mentor in the geotechnical engineering field. The mentor will help you with career planning along with technical skill development. You will learn how our line of business interacts with the client and how we differ from design engineers. You will learn what consulting engineering is all about!

You will also have the opportunity to participate in a cohort. The cohort is a way for you to connect with other interns across the company, and learn about their experiences. This is also a great way for you to start building your professional network!

Our summer concludes with a fun and engaging summit where you will meet leaders, learn more about how to grow a career at Terracon, and build stronger relationships with your peers.

During the summer, you will have an opportunity to learn about the following:

Laboratory safety and safe work practices

All aspects of our laboratory testing capabilities and the purpose of each test

Understanding soil test procedures (ASTM, DOT, COE, etc.)

Field testing including geophysics and pile load testing

Shadow field exploration team

Data review

Report preparation

Proposal creation

Basics of project management

Communication of test results (internal and external)

Introduction to GeoReport

Quality management system and procedures

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Performs sampling or testing as directed.

Seek learning opportunities from mentor

Provides assistance to other field and/or laboratory personnel

Assists other technicians or professional staff on routine tasks

Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.

Create and give a final presentation to leadership regarding summer experiences

Requirements:

High school diploma and pursuing a BS or Master's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering. The ideal candidate will have less than one year remaining to complete their BS or MS degree.

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55441

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

3220

Job Benefits

Not specified