Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
As a Geotechnical Engineering Intern for Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc. (CEC), in our Pittsburgh, PA office, you will perform geotechnical engineering tasks to support project teams with geotechnical subsurface investigations for the engineering designs of building foundations, cut and fill slopes, retaining walls, landslides, and pavements. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to perform construction materials testing services on active projects. You will support subsurface drilling, obtain soil and rock samples, prepare boring logs, assist in the development of laboratory testing programs, interpret laboratory data, perform geotechnical analyses, and assist in the preparation of detailed geotechnical reports. Projects will primarily be for commercial, retail, institutional, energy, and industrial clients. Through the CEC Internship Program, you will: Acquire practical experience applying knowledge from college courses, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations Develop a robust professional network through social events and interactive activities Collaborate closely with a mentor in your discipline to tackle real-world challenges Participate in workshops to help foster interpersonal skills within the workplace and prepare students for success in their full-time careers
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering program
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship and/or related survey experience a plus
- Local candidates preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform geotechnical engineering tasks to support project teams with geotechnical subsurface investigations for the engineering designs of building foundations, cut and fill slopes, retaining walls, landslides, and pavements.
- Perform construction materials testing services on active projects.
- Support subsurface drilling, obtain soil and rock samples, prepare boring logs.
- Assist in the development of laboratory testing programs.
- Interpret laboratory data.
- Perform geotechnical analyses.
- Assist in the preparation of detailed geotechnical reports.
Benefits
- matching 401(k)
- profit sharing
- performance bonus
- company stock
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- short and long-term disability
- tuition assistance
- professional development
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Career Level
Intern
