Specialty Engineering and Consulting Intern

Terracon • Wheat Ridge, CO

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About The Position

Terracon is seeking students for Summer 2027 internships supporting one or more specialty service lines: geotechnical, materials, environmental, and facilities. Internships generally run from May through August; co-op opportunities may run from May through December. Interns work alongside experienced engineers, scientists, consultants, and technicians on active projects, with experience that may include field investigations, testing and inspection services, data collection and analysis, technical problem-solving, project delivery, and client-focused consulting.

Each intern is paired with a leader or mentor to support technical skill development, career exploration, and professional growth. Interns can also participate in a company-wide cohort, connect with other interns, and attend a summer-ending summit to meet leaders, learn about career development at Terracon, and strengthen peer relationships. Opportunities are available across Terracon’s 200+ offices nationwide; applicants may identify preferred locations and indicate interest in other offices, including relocation.

Service-line learning opportunities include geotechnical laboratory testing, soil procedures, field exploration, data review, and reporting; materials sampling and testing, laboratory organization, project execution, client interaction, and test-result communication; environmental field sampling, data acquisition, environmental activities, and reporting; and facilities consulting in building enclosures, structural diagnostics, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, property assessments, testing support, drawing reviews, and construction site visits.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, construction engineering, architectural engineering, environmental engineering, geology, biology, construction science, or a closely related program.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in office, field, and/or laboratory environments, depending on assignment.
• Ability to learn technical procedures, follow direction, communicate clearly, and collaborate with a professional team.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or demonstrated interest in geotechnical engineering, soils, foundations, pavement design, construction materials, environmental systems, building enclosures, or related specialty services.
• Good academic standing; a 3.0 GPA or higher may be required by the assigned internship program.
• Entering junior or senior year is preferred.
• Availability to return for multiple internship or co-op terms is a plus.
• Interest in hands-on field, testing, inspection, and materials work in addition to design-related activities.
• Faculty recommendation or alignment with academic programs focused on geotechnical, environmental, materials, architectural, or construction engineering.
• Openness to working across Terracon office locations nationwide, including relocation for the internship term.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling or testing as directed.
• Seek learning opportunities from a mentor.
• Assist other field and/or laboratory personnel.
• Assist technicians or professional staff with routine tasks.
• Take on progressively increased training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Create and deliver a final presentation to leadership about summer experiences.
• Learn laboratory safety and safe work practices.
• Learn laboratory testing capabilities and the purpose of each test.
• Learn soil test procedures, including ASTM, DOT, and COE procedures.
• Shadow the field exploration team.
• Review data.
• Prepare reports and proposals.
• Learn project management basics.
• Communicate test results internally and externally.
• Receive an introduction to GeoReport and quality management procedures.

What This Job Offers

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