Geotechnical Engineering Intern / Co-op - Summer 2026
About The Position
Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. The company is consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, attracting and retaining top talent. Langan fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment, prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety, encourages volunteerism and philanthropy, offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces, and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge. Langan is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Intern / Co-op to join its collaborative team in Salt Lake City. This individual will serve a key function in providing assistance with technical aspects of diverse geotechnical projects, both small and large scale. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner directly with geotechnical leadership and gain exposure to site feasibility studies which may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre-construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.
Requirements
- A student actively pursuing a 4-year or advanced degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
- Possess reliable transportation to access job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing
Nice To Haves
- Geotechnical coursework preferred
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations, including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting and recording data
- Observe foundation and earthwork construction activities; monitor conformance with the construction documents (plans and specifications)
- Identify and implement solutions to field and/or laboratory problems
- Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs
- Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and document searches
- Perform calculations and learn to perform engineering analyses; learn geotechnical engineering software
- Prepare report exhibits, figures, and plans using AutoCAD
- Prepare reports, documenting field investigations and analytical results
- Perform other duties as requested
Benefits
- full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability insurance
- paid pregnancy disability leave
- 401(k)/Roth with company match
- paid time off including parental and military leave
- employee referral and professional license bonuses
- educational reimbursement
- employee resource groups
- flexible work schedules
- extensive training
- wellness programs
- buddy and mentoring programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
