Geotechnical Engineering Co-Op (Summer 2026)

Description

• Travel on foot across uneven, rugged, or obstructed terrain, sometimes in areas inaccessible by vehicle.
• Calibrate and clean testing equipment as required
• Help calibrate, clean, and maintain field and laboratory testing equipment
• Adhere to company and safety protocols at all times
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and technical procedures
• Routine handling of chemicals, biological samples, and lab equipment, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols.
• Work at outdoor sites including wetlands, forests, grasslands, construction zones, and undeveloped land.
• Prepare accurate field notes, reports, and documentation
• Collect field samples with a hand auger and update boring logs
• Organize, label, and log material samples in accordance with quality assurance standards
• Support the creation and documentation of boring logs
• Properly label, log, and organize materials to ensure accurate project data
• Assist with soil classification, including visual/manual identification and laboratory support
• Perform fieldwork, including collecting soil samples using borings, hand augers, and other sampling tools
• Assist with soil classifications and boring log creation using AutoCAD
• Maintain accurate and detailed field and lab reports
• Maintain quality assurance standards throughout field and lab work

Requirements

• Ability to use sensory capabilities to see (including close and distant vision, color perception, depth perception, and focus) and smell for observation and safety purposes
• Ability to lift and carry between 35-75 lbs. of equipment or samples over distances up to 75 feet.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats in varied environments, often while wearing PPE.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate lab and field equipment for extended periods.
• Exposure to drilling operations, sampling methods, and laboratory procedures
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of construction materials and testing procedures is a plus.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, gloves, safety goggles, and respiratory protection.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a background check screening
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn technical processes
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Possible exposure to chemical odors, dust, or temperature fluctuations within the lab environment.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for sampling, operating tools/instruments, data entry, and testing procedures.
• Regular exposure to moderate to loud noise levels from laboratory equipment, ventilation systems, and instrumentation.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.
• Hands-on experience in geotechnical field investigations and materials testing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting
• This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 20% of the time, in support of business
• Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain, or sun.
• This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring flexibility to work effectively from both a laboratory and field work setting.
• Currently pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• Students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Sciences, or related fields
• Strengthened technical, analytical, and documentation skills
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and balance as needed during both lab and fieldwork.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in varying field conditions

Benefits

• Opportunities for future internships or full-time roles in geotechnical engineering
• Direct mentorship from geotechnical engineers, drillers, and technicians

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance