CMT and Geotechnical Internship - Summer 2027

Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

This internship is designed to bridge your classroom knowledge with applied geotechnical and construction materials testing. Over 10 weeks, you’ll rotate through key focus areas—including field testing, laboratory analysis, and geotechnical investigations—so you can experience the full scope of how engineers and technicians ensure quality in construction projects. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how soils, concrete, and other materials behave in real-world conditions, as well as how testing and analysis directly impact project success.

Where This Can Take You

By completing this program, you’ll gain practical skills in both field and laboratory testing, professional exposure to geotechnical operations, and experience interacting with engineering teams. You’ll graduate from the internship with a capstone project, technical competencies, and industry insight that will set you apart as you pursue a career in engineering, construction materials testing, or geotechnical consulting.

Responsibilities

Geotechnical Investigations: Learn how boring locations are identified, assist with underground utility coordination, and observe geotechnical drilling in action. Soils Laboratory Testing: Conduct Atterberg limits, sieve analyses, proctor compaction, and swell tests to evaluate soil performance. Concrete Laboratory Testing: Prepare and test specimens, measure cylinder dimensions, and determine material strength. Field Testing – Soi