Geotechnical Lab and Field Services Intern - Winter 2026
About The Position
STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Geotechnical Lab and Field Services Intern for Winter 2026. This hybrid internship requires at least three days per week in the office, and preference will be given to candidates able to participate for at least three months. Undergraduate and graduate-level candidates will work alongside an experienced team and contribute to projects involving heavy civil underground structures throughout the United States, including cut-and-cover and mined tunnels, caverns, shafts, substations, and treatment facilities. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, organization, development, supervision, and interpretation of geotechnical investigations, including drilling and boring programs, laboratory testing, field and slope mapping, and excavation and tunnel mapping for the design and construction of slopes, embankments, retaining structures, excavation and tunnel support systems, and foundations.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field at an ABET-accredited university or NCEES equivalent.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds while assisting with day-to-day laboratory and field services operations.
- Ability to stay out of town when required by drilling operations.
- Team player with curiosity and a desire to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Geotechnical Data Reports (GDR).
- Experience with PLAXIS 2D and 3D and ITASCA software, including FLAC 2D and UDEC.
- Experience in rock and soil logging, rock tunnel mapping, and subsurface investigations.
- Experience in the architecture, engineering, or construction management industry.
Responsibilities
- Perform soil and rock laboratory testing in accordance with applicable AASHTO and ASTM methods.
- Support engineering staff in developing geotechnical investigation report deliverables, including boring layouts, laboratory data compilation, and initial site research.
- Assist in the field with materials testing, geotechnical drilling support, and sample pickup and delivery as needed.
- Support geotechnical investigations involving drilling and boring programs, laboratory testing, field and slope mapping, and excavation and tunnel mapping.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Back-Up Dependent Care
- Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
