Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Civil & Environmental Consultants•Naperville, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Geotechnical Engineering Intern for Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc. (CEC) in the Chicago, Illinois office, you will perform geotechnical engineering tasks supporting project teams with subsurface investigations for designs involving building foundations, cut and fill slopes, retaining walls, landslides, and pavements. You may also perform construction materials testing on active projects. Work includes supporting subsurface drilling, obtaining soil and rock samples, preparing boring logs, assisting with laboratory testing programs, interpreting laboratory data, performing geotechnical analyses, and assisting with detailed geotechnical reports. Projects primarily serve commercial, retail, institutional, energy, and industrial clients. Through CEC's internship program, interns gain practical experience applying college coursework, learn from industry experts, collaborate across functional groups and locations, build a professional network through social events and interactive activities, work with a discipline mentor on real-world challenges, and participate in workshops focused on interpersonal skills and preparation for full-time careers.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering program.
Must be legally authorized to work for CEC in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship and/or related survey experience.
Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Support project teams with geotechnical subsurface investigations for engineering designs.
Support subsurface drilling and obtain soil and rock samples.
Prepare boring logs.
Assist in developing laboratory testing programs and interpret laboratory data.
Perform geotechnical analyses.
Assist in preparing detailed geotechnical reports.
Perform construction materials testing services on active projects as opportunities arise.