Geotechnical & Environmental Materials Intern (Summer)

Terracon; Wheat Ridge, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is offering Summer 2027 internship opportunities across multiple service lines, with programs typically running May through August. Interns work alongside engineers, scientists, consultants, and technicians on active projects, gaining field investigations, testing, data collection, and client-focused experience.

Each intern is paired with a mentor to support technical skill development, career exploration, and professional growth; opportunities exist to relocate to Terracon offices

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in civil/geotechnical/architectural/construction/environmental engineering, geology, or related field.
• Ability to work safely in office/field/lab environments.
• Ability to learn procedures, follow directions, and collaborate with a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory safety and safe work practices
• All aspects of laboratory testing capabilities and the purpose of each test
• Understanding soil test procedures (ASTM, DOT, COE, etc.)
• Shadow field exploration team
• Data review
• Report preparation
• Proposal creation
• Basics of project management
• Communication of test results (internal and external)
• Introduction to GeoReport
• Quality management system and procedures
• Performs sampling or testing as directed.
• Seek learning opportunities from mentor
• Provides assistance to other field and/or laboratory personnel
• Assists other technicians or professional staff on routine tasks
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Create and give a final presentation to leadership regarding summer experiences.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Field testing

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Civil engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Geology

Environmental engineering

Construction engineering

Job description

Terracon is offering Summer 2027 internship opportunities across multiple service lines, with programs typically running May through August. Interns work alongside engineers, scientists, consultants, and technicians on active projects, gaining field investigations, testing, data collection, and client-focused experience.

Each intern is paired with a mentor to support technical skill development, career exploration, and professional growth; opportunities exist to relocate to Terracon offices