Geotechnical Civil Engineering Intern - Field & Lab

The Civil Engineer; Marquette (MI); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance (company-paid)

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Supplemental life

401(k) with profit sharing

ESOP

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Schnabel is seeking a temporary full-time Civil Engineering Intern for May through August 2027 to support our geotechnical projects. You will assist with field exploration, construction observation, and laboratory testing under supervision, gaining practical knowledge across office and field tasks.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program, with strong communication skills and a willingness to work outdoors and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering BS program.
• Strong communication and computer literacy desired.
• Willingness to perform office and field tasks.
• Desire and willingness to work outdoors.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering BS

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

GPS

Job description

Schnabel is seeking a temporary full-time Civil Engineering Intern for May through August 2027 to support our geotechnical projects. You will assist with field exploration, construction observation, and laboratory testing under supervision, gaining practical knowledge across office and field tasks.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program, with strong communication skills and a willingness to work outdoors and travel as needed.