Intern - Geotechnical

Terracon • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Terracon’s internship and co-op program provides practical exposure to geotechnical, environmental, materials, and facilities engineering, as well as the business functions that support those services. The intern works alongside professionals who demonstrate Terracon’s Core Values: Caring, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, and Prosperity.

The role supports field and laboratory assignments and active project work while helping the intern build skills in sampling, testing, data analysis, and report development. Interns receive professional mentorship and participate in a nationwide internship cohort program, with opportunities to share their experience with executive leadership. The work supports Terracon’s commitment to safety and service to clients.

Learning areas include safe field and laboratory practices, ASTM, DOT, and COE testing standards, proposal and technical report development, project management fundamentals, quality management systems, and client communication and consulting skills.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, science, a technical field, or a business-related field.
• Interest in consulting and fieldwork.
• Demonstrated curiosity and teamwork, and alignment with Terracon’s values.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technicians on field and laboratory assignments.
• Support active project work and observe how technical decisions translate to client and community outcomes.
• Build skills in sampling, testing, data analysis, and report development.
• Participate in a nationwide internship cohort program and share the internship experience with executive leadership.
• Follow safe field and laboratory practices and contribute to reliable project results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed