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Geotechnical Engineer Intern

CompanyDelve Underground
LocationPortland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 26, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the technical team with various field and office assignments, focusing on geotechnical or structural engineering analyses. Responsibilities include supporting subsurface explorations, construction oversight, performing calculations, and preparing reports, plans, and specifications.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$25 - $28
Company Size
310
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Delve Underground is a leader in heavy civil engineering, serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries. Specializing in tunnel design, we provide innovative solutions to the most challenging underground problems. We offer comprehensive design, construction management, and dispute resolution capabilities. Our expertise includes civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering. Founded in 1954, as Jacobs Associates, Delve Underground is an employee-owned firm with 25 offices and 350 team members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
About the Role

Description

Delve Underground is a leader in heavy civil engineering, serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries. Specializing in tunnel design, we provide innovative solutions to the most challenging underground problems. Offering comprehensive design, construction management, and dispute-resolution capabilities, our expertise includes civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering. Founded in 1954, Delve Underground is an employee-owned firm with 25 offices and over 350 team members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.


We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do. We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and help our team members forge their own path within the company. We support their efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance. In addition to working hard, we also have fun. We socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings.


Pay Rate: $25 - $28 per hour


Geotechnical Engineering Intern


Delve Underground is seeking an entry level Geotechnical Engineer Intern for Summer 2026 to join our team to assist our technical team with a variety of field and office assignments, with a focus on geotechnical or structural engineering analyses. You will be assisting with subsurface explorations and construction oversight, calculations, preparation of reports, preparation of plans and specifications.


Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in Civil Engineering program with Geotechnical or Structural emphasis, working toward bachelor or master degree.
  • Microsoft Office experience.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn how to perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design calculations for tunnels, shafts, foundations, temporary excavation support systems, and soil/rock slopes.
  • Willingness to learn how to perform seismic hazard evaluations, such as liquefaction and lateral spreading analyses.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?


If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!


Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


Compensation reflects the cost of labor across our US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location, experience, knowledge, and skills.


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Key Skills
Geotechnical EngineeringStructural EngineeringSubsurface ExplorationsConstruction OversightCalculationsReport PreparationPlan PreparationSpecification PreparationMicrosoft OfficeTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsDesign CalculationsSeismic Hazard EvaluationsLiquefaction AnalysisLateral Spreading Analysis
Categories
EngineeringConstructionScience & Research