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Geotechnical Intern - Summer 2027
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What they do
An Engineering Test Technician troubleshoots, repairs and maintains engineering equipment. Assists in refining and developing test processes. Fabricates equipment and tooling as required.
$74,855 / year median in Iowa
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Geotechnical Intern - Summer 2027 Terracon Consultants, Inc. United States, Iowa, Bettendorf 870 40th Ave (Show on map) Sep 18, 2026
General Responsibilities:
Terracon's Quad Cities/Bettendorf office is looking for students in the civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering degree program who are interested in an internship. Internships run from May-August. Co-Op opportunities are also available, which will run from May to December. Opportunities are available all across the US! Here are some exciting details about our internship programs: The Terracon internship programswill support our Geotechnical service line.
In this program,you will take part in an exciting, fun, and meaningful work experience as you work alongside some of the brightest engineering minds andstate-of-the-art technology in the geotechnical engineering industry. You will not only learn and advance technically but will also be provided with opportunities for professional development. You will be assigned a leader/mentor in the geotechnical engineering field. The mentor will help you with career planning along with technical skill development. You will learn how our line of business interacts with the client and how we differ from design engineers. You will learn what consulting engineering is all about! You will also have the opportunity to participate in a cohort. The cohort is a way for you to connect with other interns across the company, and learn about their experiences. This is alsoa great way for you to start building your professional network! Our summer concludes with a fun and engaging summit where you will meet leaders, learn more about how to grow a career at Terracon, and build stronger relationships with your peers. During the summer, you will have an opportunity to learn about the following: Laboratory safety and safe work practices
All aspects of our laboratory testing capabilities and the purpose of each test
Understanding soil test procedures (ASTM, DOT, COE, etc.)
Shadow field exploration team
Data review
Report preparation
Proposal creation
Basics of project management
Communication of test results (internal and external)
Introduction to GeoReport
Quality management system and procedures
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Performs sampling or testing as directed. Seek learning opportunities from mentor Provides assistance to other field and/or laboratory personnel Assists other technicians or professional staff on routine tasks Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments. Create and give a final presentation to leadership regarding summer experiences
Requirements:
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in civil or construction engineering
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
Benefits
- Professional Development