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Job Description
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 U.S.
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Construction Engineering, Biology, Geology, or related fields.
What You'll Do
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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 U.S.
- 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.
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
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.