Intern, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

Haley & Aldrich Inc.; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solid benefits package

Excellent career growth

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Boston, MA is seeking an Intern to serve as a Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Technician. The role runs full-time for 3–4 consecutive months starting May or June 2027, based in our Boston office.

You’ll assist office engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks and gain hands-on field experience. Requirements include enrollment in civil/geotechnical/environmental programs, willingness to travel to job sites, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while following

Qualifications

• Pursuing civil/geotechnical/environmental engineering studies at undergraduate or graduate level.
• Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and work well in a team.
• Willingness to visit construction sites and assist in field activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site health and safety expectations.
• Support field observations, soil/groundwater sampling, in-situ density testing, and earthwork observations.

Skills

Field work

Team collaboration

MS Office

Willingness to travel

Strong communication

4+ months commitment

Education

Civil Engineering (undergrad or grad)

Geotechnical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Find your path and enjoy the journey atHaley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments - and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to bring on an Intern to serve as a Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Technician assisting office engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks. This is a full-time role that will be 3-4 consecutive months beginning May or June 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to get some hands-on, working field experience and be a valuable contributor to our project teams. This role will be based out of our Boston, MA office location.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with maintaining on-site health and safety expectations.
• Serve in a field support role, working on interesting and technically challenging construction projects. Field activities may include construction observation, sampling of soil or groundwater, in-situ density testing, and observation of earthwork and foundation construction activities.
• Express a willingness to visit construction sites to assist in the field with our construction monitoring service group.
• Assist engineers and Project Managers with the planning and execution of site characterization, subsurface investigation, and construction of various infrastructure and real estate development projects.
• Communicate with the project team and prepare field reports.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and geotechnical/environmental reports.
• Assist with evaluation of subsurface geotechnical and environmental data.
• Assist with collection of instrumentation data.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Candidate should be at least 2 years into their academic career.
• Candidate should be enrolled in a civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering educational program (undergraduate or graduate).
• Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Computer Skills – Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in all MS Office software.
• Valid driver’s license highly preferred.
• Ability to work for 4 or more consecutive months on a full-time basis.
• This position will require travel to job sites within the Greater Boston area and working outside of the office 90% of the time.
• The position will include field sampling, lifting and transporting up to 50lbs of field equipment unassisted, bending, walking on uneven ground, working on large construction/industrial sites, working in the elements (following our Health & Safety guidelines), and use of personal-protective equipment (PPE).
• Schedule includes early mornings, depending on project requirements.

The salary range for this position inBoston, MAis$23.00- $26.00hourly. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to delivering the value our clients need from their capital, operations, and environmental projects. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draw inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Learn more at haleyaldrich.com. Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package.

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