Intern

Our internship and co-op program offer practical exposure to geotechnical, environmental, materials, and facilities engineering, as well as the business functions that support these services. You’ll work alongside professionals who live our Core Values: Caring, Courage, Curiosity, Excellence Integrity, and Prosperity every day. Eligible Majors Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, Geological, or Construction Engineering; Biology; Geology; or other related technical or business fields.

We are looking for interns who are approximately 60% completed with their coursework who would like training in the Geotechnical and Materials Testing Departments.  You will be exposed to Field Work, Laboratory Operation, Testing, inspections and Support Engineering Activities. 

Things you can expect: 

• 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 core skills in sampling, testing, data analysis, and report development
• Receive mentorship from professionals committed to helping you grow
• Participate in a nationwide internship cohort program and share your experience with executive leadership

Every task supports Terracon’s commitment to safety, strengthens our service to clients, and reflects the integrity and excellence behind our work. Key Learning Areas

• Safe field and laboratory practices that reflect Terracon’s “Safety First” culture
• ASTM, DOT, and COE testing standards
• Proposal and technical report development
• Project management fundamentals
• Quality management systems that support reliable results
• Effective client communication and consulting skills
• Construction Quality Assurance / Quality Control 

• Construction / Special Inspection 

• Materials Engineering 

• Laboratory Testing & Analysis 

• Construction Observation & Monitoring 

• Pavement Consulting & Engineering 

• Structural Stell & Nondestructive Testing 

• Site Characterization (Subsurface Exploration, In-Situ, Testing, & Geophysics) 

• Preliminary Site Investigation 

• Geotechnical Engineering and Rock Mechanics 

• Geostructural Design & Instrumentation 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, science, technical, or business-related fields
• Interest in consulting and fieldwork
• Demonstrated curiosity, teamwork, and alignment with Terracon’s values
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required
• At least 60% completion of coursework.