Geotechnical Engineering Intern | Fieldwork & Training

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in Pittsburgh, PA is offering an Intern – Geotechnical Engineer position for Summer 2027. The role provides hands-on exposure to site feasibility studies, field work, and technical report preparation within a collaborative team.

You will work with geotechnical leadership on diverse projects, gain experience with calculations and software, and contribute to analyses, drawings, and exhibits using AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• A student actively pursuing a 4-year or advanced degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Geotechnical coursework preferred.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations, including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting and recording data;
• Observe foundation and earthwork construction activities; monitor conformance with the construction documents (plans and specifications);
• Identify and implement solutions to field and/or laboratory problems;
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs;
• Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and document searches;
• Perform calculations and learn to perform engineering analyses; learn geotechnical engineering software;
• Prepare report exhibits, figures, and plans using AutoCAD;
• Prepare reports, documenting field investigations and analytical results;
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Pursuing Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degree

Geotechnical coursework preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in Pittsburgh, PA is offering an Intern – Geotechnical Engineer position for Summer 2027. The role provides hands-on exposure to site feasibility studies, field work, and technical report preparation within a collaborative team.

You will work with geotechnical leadership on diverse projects, gain experience with calculations and software, and contribute to analyses, drawings, and exhibits using AutoCAD.