Civil Engineering Intern – Geotech

Schnabel, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) and profit-sharing

Paid time off

Professional development and tuition

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Schnabel, Inc. is seeking a temporary full-time Civil Engineering intern for May–August 2027 to support geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam‑related projects.

As an employee-owned firm with ESOP benefits, Schnabel offers hands-on experience under senior engineers, applying professional principles to real problems in a collaborative setting. You will gain practical knowledge through field work, planning tasks, and reports, with opportunities for professional development and travel as

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering bachelor’s program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong computer literacy.
• Ability to work under direction as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical field work including observing subsurface exploration, GPS layout of borings, and infiltration tests.
• Perform construction observation and materials testing at sites.
• Conduct laboratory testing as required.
• Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS.
• Provide support to engineers on geotechnical proposals and reports.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork

GPS

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelor’s

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 32 offices throughout the United States. Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit Options Include

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. Schnabel is seeking a temporary full-time intern with a Civil Engineering background to support our growing business. The emphasis for this position is broadening the intern’s practical knowledge and experience by applying professional principles to real problems under the supervision of senior engineering personnel. The position will be held from May through August of 2027.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing geotechnical field work including observing geotechnical subsurface exploration, using GPS to layout borings, and performing infiltration testing
• Performing construction observation and materials testing at construction sites
• Performing laboratory testing
• Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS
• Providing support to engineers on preparing geotechnical proposals and reports
• Some travel may be required

Required Skills/Experience

• Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelor’s. Enrollment in other college engineering or relevant science programs may be considered.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
• Ability to work with direction as part of a team
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