Geotechnical Civil Engineering Intern - Field & Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuitionre

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schnabel Engineering in Wilmington, NC is seeking a temporary full-time Civil Engineering Intern to support our geotechnical and environmental projects during the May–August 2027 period.

The internship emphasizes applying professional principles to real problems under supervision of senior engineers, with hands-on field work, AutoCAD/GIS tasks, and opportunities to learn and grow within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelor’s program.
• Strong oral and written communication and computer literacy.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work willingness

Physical lifting capacity

Computer literacy

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelor's

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Schnabel Engineering in Wilmington, NC is seeking a temporary full-time Civil Engineering Intern to support our geotechnical and environmental projects during the May–August 2027 period.

The internship emphasizes applying professional principles to real problems under supervision of senior engineers, with hands-on field work, AutoCAD/GIS tasks, and opportunities to learn and grow within a collaborative team.