Geotechnical Field Intern - Heavy Civil Construction

Ferrovial; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Webber, a Ferrovial company, seeks a Geotechnical Intern for Heavy Civil Construction Services to support field operations and documentation.

You will assist with drilling, foundations, slope stabilization, and quantity tracking while working with engineers, foremen, and project teams on active sites in Texas. This internship offers practical exposure and hands-on learning in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction management, construction science, or a related field.
• Interest in heavy civil, geotechnical, foundation, and field-based construction work.
• Ability to communicate professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic understanding of construction math, algebra, geometry, and plan reading preferred.
• Moderate computer skills using Microsoft Office applications; experience with construction or engineering software is a plus.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity and safely navigate an active construction site.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel to project locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Geotechnical Field Engineers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen with daily field operations and work planning.
• Assist with tracking installed quantities, crew production, equipment usage, and material consumption.
• Help review construction plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, shop drawings, and work activity plans under guidance.
• Observe and support geotechnical activities such as drilling, deep foundations, soil/rock nails, tiebacks, retaining systems.
• Assist with quantity take-offs and comparisons of planned, budgeted, and actual production data.
• Support jobsite safety and quality activities, including documentation, inspections, testing coordination, and field observations.
• Maintain project records such as daily reports, field logs, plan revisions, as-builts, and production reports.
• Communicate with field crews and project team members to coordinate manpower, equipment, materials and upcoming work.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and other project tools to organize and report project information.

Education

Bachelor's degree pursuit in civil / geotechnical engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Webber, a Ferrovial company, seeks a Geotechnical Intern for Heavy Civil Construction Services to support field operations and documentation.

You will assist with drilling, foundations, slope stabilization, and quantity tracking while working with engineers, foremen, and project teams on active sites in Texas. This internship offers practical exposure and hands-on learning in a fast-paced construction environment.