About the role#
This summer internship offers hands-on experience in site investigation and remediation. You will work alongside professional staff and receive guidance from a dedicated mentor to help with career planning and technical skill development. The program includes a 40-hour safety training course provided by the company. You will also join a cohort of interns to build your professional network and present to the executive leadership team at the end of the summer.
What you'll do#
- Participate in field safety and safe work practices.
- Collect media samples including soil, groundwater, surface water, and vapor.
- Oversee environmental drilling and excavation projects.
- Conduct due diligence reconnaissance.
- Review and interpret technical data.
- Prepare reports for client projects.
- Perform sampling or testing as directed.
- Transport equipment, specimens, or documents to laboratories, field sites, or offices.
- Assist with equipment set-up and provide general support to professional staff.
- Travel for day trips or overnight stays as required.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Biology, or a similar field.
Location & details#
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Part-time, paid internship.
About Terracon
Terracon is a consulting engineering firm founded in 1965. Based in Olathe, Kansas, the company operates as a 100 percent employee-owned organization. It provides services in geotechnical, environmental, facilities, and materials engineering. The firm maintains more than 200 locations across the United States and employs over 8,000 people.
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