Geotechnical Civil Engineering Intern - Field & Lab

Schnabel Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnabel Inc., an employee-owned engineering and consulting firm, invites a Civil Engineering Intern for a temporary full-time assignment from May through August 2027 in Wilmington, NC. The role emphasizes applying professional principles to real problems under supervision, with exposure to geotechnical, geostructural, and field activities.

You will perform field work, observe subsurface explorations, support senior engineers, and gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD and GIS.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment or recent enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to work under supervision as part of a team and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical field work, observe subsurface exploration, lay borings with GPS, and test infiltrations.
• Perform construction observation and materials testing at sites.
• Conduct laboratory testing.
• Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS.
• Support engineers in preparing geotechnical proposals and reports.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills

Geotechnical field work

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Laboratory testing

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelor's

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

GPS

Job description

Schnabel Inc., an employee-owned engineering and consulting firm, invites a Civil Engineering Intern for a temporary full-time assignment from May through August 2027 in Wilmington, NC. The role emphasizes applying professional principles to real problems under supervision, with exposure to geotechnical, geostructural, and field activities.

You will perform field work, observe subsurface explorations, support senior engineers, and gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD and GIS.