Geotechnical Engineering Intern

Westwood Professional Services

The Geotechnical Intern will join a team supporting subsurface investigation and geotechnical engineering analysis for public infrastructure projects, including roadways, bridges, airports, and municipal facilities for DOTs, counties, cities, and other public agencies. Projects range from routine pavement and foundation investigations to complex slope stability and ground improvement designs supporting critical infrastructure. This position offers direct exposure to the field and laboratory work that informs geotechnical engineering recommendations.

As a Geotechnical Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply industry standards and specifications - while assisting with boring logs, laboratory testing, and geotechnical report preparation. The intern will build foundational skills in soil classification, field data collection, and the engineering analysis software and equipment used across the geotechnical practice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with subsurface exploration programs, including logging soil borings, test pits, and monitoring well installations at project sites.
• Perform geotechnical laboratory testing on soil and rock samples, including classification, moisture content, Atterberg limits, and compaction testing.
• Support preparation of geotechnical engineering reports, including boring logs, laboratory data summaries, and engineering recommendations for foundations and pavements.
• Help develop an understanding of client interests and assist in identifying approaches to address client concerns in the performance of project work.
• Actively work with team members across the public infrastructure projects to ensure effective communication and project progress.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to observe drilling operations, collect field data, and interface directly with clients and contractors.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate engineering program, preferably in Civil, Survey, Engineering Tech, Environmental, Geotechnical Engineering, or other related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions, including active drilling and construction sites, on occasion.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required for consideration:

• Relevant industry experience through engineering coursework projects or prior internships in geotechnical, civil, or construction materials engineering.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.