Intern - Civil/Environmental Engineering

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a full-time Intern in Civil/Environmental Engineering for their Columbia, SC office during the summer semester of 2025. The role involves applying engineering knowledge to real-world situations, technical writing, data analysis, and potential fieldwork. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant degree program and have a valid U.S. driver's license. The position offers opportunities for up to two additional semester rotations.
Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Intern / Co-Op – Civil / Environmental Engineering in our Columbia, Maryland office. The position offers the opportunity to apply engineering (civil, geotechnical, environmental, and water resources) academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) for approximately 13 to 15 weeks during the summer semester of 2025. Candidates shoulld have the ability to return to the position for up to two additional semester rotations during their undergraduate or graduate studies. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
• Assist with engineering calculations using computer-based technical tools;
• Technical writing of reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• Data input and analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
• Follow instructions and interact with engineers, geologists, office administrative staff, CADD operators (draftsmen), contractors and construction personnel;
• Potential for fieldwork such as soil and groundwater sampling, stormwater inspections, and drilling and contractor oversight; and
• Local travel or driving to project sites as needed.

Education and Licensure
• Currently registered in a Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD university degree program in a relevant engineering discipline. (required)
• Degree focus area in civil, geotechnical, environmental, or water resources engineering. (preferred)

Skills, Experience And Qualifications
• Student must be currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree program in a relevant engineering discipline. (required)
• Experience with ArcView, CADD, and/or Microsoft Office. (preferred)
• Outstanding academic credentials and exceptional interpersonal, technical writing, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory driving record for business travel to project sites. (required)
• Candidate must be able to work full time position is full-time (40 hours/week) for approximately 13 to 15 weeks during the summer semester of 2025 (required)
• Candidates have the ability to return to the position for up to two additional semester rotations during their undergraduate or graduate studies. (Preferred)

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
• Minimum Salary: $ 21.17/hour / Maximum Salary: $ 29.64/hour (Columbia, MD)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.