Geotechnical Engineering Intern

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Geotechnical Intern will join a geotechnical engineering team supporting subsurface investigations and foundation design for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects. Projects range from preliminary subsurface exploration programs to detailed foundation design recommendations for renewable energy developers, IPPs, and utility clients. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply geotechnical engineering coursework to real-world renewable energy infrastructure projects. As a Geotechnical Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply industry standards, including ASTM, ASCE, and IBC, in the geotechnical evaluation process and will assist Senior Engineers in the logging of soil borings, laboratory testing, and preparation of geotechnical reports and foundation design recommendations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program, preferably in Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical emphasis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions on occasion, including at active drilling sites.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry experience through engineering coursework projects or prior internships in geotechnical engineering or subsurface exploration.
• Experience with technical software including gINT, LPILE, Settle3, or other relevant geotechnical engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field subsurface investigations, including soil boring logging, cone penetrometer testing, and test pit excavation observation.
• Support laboratory soil testing, including classification, moisture content, and strength testing, under the guidance of Senior Engineers.
• Help develop foundation design recommendations for wind turbine, solar racking, and BESS foundations using tools such as LPILE and Settle3.
• Assist in the preparation of geotechnical data reports and boring logs using software such as gINT.
• Actively coordinate with internal and external team members across renewable energy projects to ensure effective communication and project progress.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to observe field investigations and interface directly with drilling crews and clients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern