Terracon
Terracon provides geotechnical, environmental, construction, and materials testing services.
Summer intern assisting with field and office environmental consulting tasks.
3 hours ago
Entry-level
Internship
Greensboro, NC
Field
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Materials Testing
Industrial Hygiene
Building Science
Environmental Consulting
Site Remediation
Land Development
Sector Specialisms
Environmental
Facilities
Geotechnical
Materials
Industrial
Federal
Technology
Building Enclosure Consulting
Role
Description
drilling oversight
data review
specimen transport
map preparation
media collection
sampling
- Environmental drilling and/or excavation oversight
- Data review and interpretation
- Transport equipment, specimens or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set-up.
- Map preparation
- Media collection (soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor)
- Perform sampling or testing as directed.
- Provide assistance to other field and/or office personnel.
- Assist professional staff on routine tasks.
Requirements
due diligence
industrial hygiene
wetland delineation
travel
- Due diligence reconnaissance
- Understand industrial hygiene sampling procedures
- Understand wetland delineation procedures
- Travel (day trips and/or overnight) as needed
Benefits
- Be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1965
Year Established
The company was established in 1965 and has since grown significantly.
- The company’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including industrial, infrastructure, energy, and residential, to name a few.
- Engineers and scientists work on diverse projects from designing foundations for skyscrapers to providing environmental assessments for infrastructure developments.
- They are involved in large-scale projects across the United States, helping to shape cities, improve infrastructure, and protect the environment.
- Known for their innovation and commitment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges in construction and environmental sectors.
- The firm’s multidisciplinary approach allows them to offer solutions that integrate geotechnical, environmental, and construction disciplines in a seamless manner.
Culture + Values
- Prosperity
- Caring
- Courage
- Curiosity
- Excellence
- Integrity
- SAFETY – We Do Everything Safely
- INTEGRITY – We Do the Right Thing
- TEAMWORK – We Work Together
- ENTREPRENEURISM – We Build Solutions
- Client Service
- Employee Well‑Being and Development
- Employee Ownership
- Ethics and Integrity
- Quality
- Safety
- Financial Performance
- Growth
Environment + Sustainability
4,800 metric tons
Concrete Diversion from Landfills
The company successfully diverted a significant volume of concrete cylinders from landfills in 2023, reducing material waste and environmental impact.
64 million tons CO₂
CO₂ Emissions Avoided with GripTerra
Using GripTerra wind foundation designs, the company avoided a substantial amount of CO₂ emissions for a 100-turbine project, showcasing innovative reductions in carbon footprint.
60% concrete reduction
GripTerra Material Efficiency
GripTerra designs reduced concrete usage by 60% per foundation, significantly lowering material requirements and environmental impact compared to traditional methods.
3 million tons CO₂
CO₂ Savings from Solar Projects
By reducing embedment depth by 1 ft on 250 MW solar projects, the company achieved substantial CO₂ savings, highlighting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
- Expanded recycling for laboratory concrete testing materials and office recyclables
- Formally aligned sustainability to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2022, prioritizing SDG-4, 9, 12, and 13
- Completed an Emissions Target Plan in 2023 with a 15% revenue-based GHG emissions intensity reduction goal over five years, following EPA GHG protocols
- Set net-zero aligned targets via Emissions Target Plan aimed at 2028 (five years from 2023)
- Achieved a 4% year-over-year emissions intensity reduction in 2023
- Employs Sustainable and diverse supplier procurement practices
Inclusion & Diversity
ERGs Increased 3x
Employee Resource Groups Expansion
Employee Resource Groups expanded from 3 to 6, representing grassroots, employee-organized initiatives open to all.
20+ Members
Inclusive Culture Team
An Inclusive Culture Leadership Team of ~20 employee-owners guides the company's strategic inclusion efforts.
- Annual listening sessions and engagement surveys assess inclusion culture.
- Observed industry inclusion events: Women in Construction Week, Construction Inclusion Week, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, International Women’s Day.
- Terracon Foundation provides grants to organizations promoting inclusion among underrepresented groups.
- Women’s representation metrics: (if available) [Note: no gender percentages publicly available on provided sources].