Geotechnical & Environmental Internship: Field & Lab

Terracon; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon offers an internship and co-op program that provides practical exposure to geotechnical, environmental, materials, and facilities engineering, plus the supporting business functions. Eligible majors include Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, Geological, Construction Engineering, Biology, Geology, or related fields.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers on field and laboratory assignments, support active project work, and build core skills in sampling, testing, data analysis,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, science, technical, or business related fields.
• Interest in consulting and fieldwork.
• Demonstrated curiosity, teamwork, and alignment with Terracon's values.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technicians on field and laboratory assignments.
• Support active project work and observe how technical decisions translate to client and community outcomes.
• Build core skills in sampling, testing, data analysis, and report development.
• Receive mentorship from professionals committed to helping you grow.
• Participate in a nationwide internship cohort program and share your experience with executive leadership.

Skills

Fieldwork collaboration

Data analysis

Report development

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering/science/technical or business

Job description

Terracon offers an internship and co-op program that provides practical exposure to geotechnical, environmental, materials, and facilities engineering, plus the supporting business functions. Eligible majors include Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, Geological, Construction Engineering, Biology, Geology, or related fields.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers on field and laboratory assignments, support active project work, and build core skills in sampling, testing, data analysis,