What are the responsibilities and job description for the Terracon Summer Internship & Co-Op Program – Geotechnical position at Terracon?
General Responsibilities
Why Terracon?
Terracon is a nationally recognized consulting firm with a strong culture of mentorship, innovation, and professional development. Our interns don’t just observe—they contribute, learn, and grow.
Overview
Terracon is offering exciting internship and co-op opportunities for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in consulting engineering. Whether you're passionate about geotechnical investigations, environmental solutions, construction materials testing, or facilities engineering, this program is designed to help you explore your interests and grow professionally. Opportunities are available all across the US.
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Construction Engineering, Biology, Geology, or related fields
Apply Today
Join us for a summer (or longer!) of learning, networking, and career-building. Apply now to be part of a program that’s more than just an internship—it’s a launchpad for your future.
Essential Roles And Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
Why Terracon?
Terracon is a nationally recognized consulting firm with a strong culture of mentorship, innovation, and professional development. Our interns don’t just observe—they contribute, learn, and grow.
Overview
Terracon is offering exciting internship and co-op opportunities for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in consulting engineering. Whether you're passionate about geotechnical investigations, environmental solutions, construction materials testing, or facilities engineering, this program is designed to help you explore your interests and grow professionally. Opportunities are available all across the US.
- The internship program runs from May – August 2026
- Co-ops run from May – December 2026
- Opportunity to work throughout the school year as well
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Construction Engineering, Biology, Geology, or related fields
Apply Today
Join us for a summer (or longer!) of learning, networking, and career-building. Apply now to be part of a program that’s more than just an internship—it’s a launchpad for your future.
Essential Roles And Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
- Work alongside experienced engineers and technicians in the field and lab
- Participate in real-world projects and client interactions
- Learn technical skills including sampling, testing, data analysis, and report writing
- Receive mentorship and career guidance from industry professionals
- Join a national intern cohort and present to executive leadership
- Environmental interns receive paid 40-hour safety training before starting
- Field and lab safety practices
- ASTM, DOT, COE testing procedures
- Proposal and report development
- Project management fundamentals
- Quality management systems
- Client communication and consulting best practices
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in a relevant engineering or science discipline
- Strong interest in consulting and fieldwork
- Eagerness to learn and collaborate
- High school diploma and BS degree in progress in a science or related field (environmental, safety, engineering, chemistry, biology, geology). The ideal candidate will have less than one year remaining to complete their BS degree.