2026 Internship - Geotechnical Engineering

2026 Internship - Geotechnical Engineering - Houston, Texas

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Intern to join our Geotechnical Building & Constructionteam in our Professional Services Industries Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) team located in Houston, TX.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!

About the Building & Construction Team

Intertek's Building & Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.

Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of your new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction.

Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Summer Intern role performs a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

Successful Intern Candidates will be pursuing a Summer Internship/semester co-op who are in the process of completing a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or closely related field.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* Perform a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.


* Operate testing equipment and conduct various testing procedures to provide data through reporting


* Work utilizing drawings, specifications, and diagrams


* Use specific methods to observe site activities, follow testing procedures, and perform tasks


* Make detailed observations and give limited interpretation of results


* Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results


* Operate a calculator to formulate mathematical test results


* Communicate eff...