Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Civil & Environmental Consultants; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants (CEC) seeks a Geotechnical Engineering Intern for our Pittsburgh, PA office to support subsurface investigations and geotechnical analyses. You will gain hands-on experience across building foundations, slopes, walls, landslides, and pavements while assisting with materials testing on active projects.

You will work under a mentor, gain exposure to engineering design teams, and participate in workshops to develop professional skills essential for a successful

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering program.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support subsurface drilling and soil/rock sampling.
• Prepare boring logs.
• Assist in developing laboratory testing programs.
• Interpret laboratory data and perform geotechnical analyses.
• Assist in preparing detailed geotechnical reports.
• Projects span commercial, retail, institutional, energy and industrial clients.

Education

Undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Overview

As a Geotechnical Engineering Intern for Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc. (CEC), in our Pittsburgh, PA office, you will perform geotechnical engineering tasks to support project teams with geotechnical subsurface investigations for the engineering designs of building foundations, cut and fill slopes, retaining walls, landslides, and pavements. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to perform construction materials testing services on active projects. You will support subsurface drilling, obtain soil and rock samples, prepare boring logs, assist in the development of laboratory testing programs, interpret laboratory data, perform geotechnical analyses, and assist in the preparation of detailed geotechnical reports. Projects will primarily be for commercial, retail, institutional, energy, and industrial clients.

Through the CEC Internship Program, you will:

• Acquire practical experience applying knowledge from college courses, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations
• Develop a robust professional network through social events and interactive activities
• Collaborate closely with a mentor in your discipline to tackle real-world challenges
• Participate in workshops to help foster interpersonal skills within the workplace and prepare students for success in their full-time careers

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering program
• Prior internship and/or related survey experience a plus
• Local candidates preferred
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record . We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

• CEC offers a matching 401(k)
• profit sharing
• a performance bonus
• company stock
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short and long-term disability
• tuition assistance
• professional development
• work-life balance

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.