Geotechnical Engineering Internship/Co-op
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Job Description
About Terracon:
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with over 6,000 employees across more than 175 locations nationwide. Established in 1965, the company specializes in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon emphasizes employee ownership and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs (eligibility varies by role and status). They promote a culture focused on client service and employee career growth. Their vision statement is “Together, we are best at people.” Terracon is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Job Description: Geotechnical Engineering Internship/Co-op
Terracon is seeking students pursuing a BS or MS degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering for internship (May-August) or co-op (May-December) opportunities across the US. The internships focus on the geotechnical service line.
Internship/Co-op Details:
• Mentorship: Each intern will be assigned a mentor to guide their technical skill development and career planning.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth beyond technical skills are provided.
• Consulting Experience: Interns will gain a comprehensive understanding of consulting engineering, including client interaction and the differences between consulting and design engineering.
• Cohort Program: Interns participate in a cohort program to network with other interns company-wide and present their summer experiences to executive leadership.
• Technical Skills Development: Training will cover:
• Laboratory safety and safe work practices.
• All aspects of laboratory testing capabilities and test purpose.
• Soil test procedures (ASTM, DOT, COE, etc.).
• Field exploration team shadowing.
• Data review and report preparation.
• Proposal creation.
• Project management basics.
• Communication of test results (internal and external).
• Introduction to GeoReport.
• Quality management system and procedures.
• Responsibilities:
• Perform sampling or testing as directed.
• Actively seek learning opportunities from mentor.
• Assist field and/or laboratory personnel.
• Assist technicians or professional staff on routine tasks.
• Progressively increased responsibility in work assignments.
• Clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
• Create and present a final presentation to leadership.
• Transport equipment, specimens, or documents.
• Provide physical assistance in equipment setup.
Requirements:
• High school diploma.
• Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in science or related field (environmental, safety, engineering, chemistry, biology, geology).
• Ideally, less than one year remaining until degree completion.
