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Geotechnical Intern

CompanyGessner Engineering LLC
LocationBryan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with field service requests and perform laboratory testing. They are also responsible for drafting reports and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate project updates.
Internship Type
intern part time
Salary Range
$18 - $1,800
Company Size
68
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
16 hours
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About The Company
Every day, we take peoples investments, design ideas, and dreams, and use our expertise to help bring it to reality. At Gessner, it is a joyful endeavor that is evident in the atmosphere in our office and the pride we take in our work. Gessner Engineering has been solving problems using engineering principles since 2003. Our headquarters are in Bryan and our growth has afforded us the opportunities to add offices in Fort Worth, Georgetown, and San Antonio. Our Teams provide Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Land Surveying and Construction Materials Testing. This gives us the unique advantage of having direct access to in-house experts who contribute to the various stages of a project. The collaboration that happens as a result has proven to be a benefit to the team members as well as our clients. Are you a fit? Ideal candidates: 1. Take ownership of everything that they do. Doing a great job is inherently important. 2. Value Education; always teach, always continue to learn. All of us are smarter than one of us. 3. Understand the importance of empathy toward co-workers and clients; consider all perspectives. Be approachable. Approachability is essential to collaboration and to the Gessner Engineering team driven environment. 4. Dependable. Not just a buzz word on a resume, an actual character trait.
About the Role
 
As a Geotechnical Intern at Gessner Engineering, you will assist the department in their daily operations. Your specific responsibilities are commensurate with experience and the expected learning outcomes.

Internships with Gessner Engineering uniquely feature opportunities to grow not only in your technical proficiency, but to develop as a well-rounded industry professional. Gessner delivers on this by granting our interns opportunities to work on active projects, receive training and mentorship from engineering professionals, collaborate across disciplines, and more.

 Responsibilities:

  • Aid team in field service requests 
  • Assisting lab crew with performing lab testing.
  • Collaborate with peers to review and request or provide guidance on appropriate project direction
  • Draft lab and field reports for project manager review and approval
  • Collaborate in a team setting with department members and other design disciplines such as civil, structural, and external sub-consultants and clients, as necessary, for project coordination.
  • Provide regular project updates and a forecast of obstacles to a supervising project manager

Skills and special requirements/licensing:

  • Ability to lift 50lbs, bend, stoop, and work in varying weather conditions across varying terrain
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution.
  • Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage numerous assignments simultaneously.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentially and professionalism.
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to interact with clients, managers, and employees with a high level of professionalism.
  • Be solutions minded. Always find a way to be part of the solution
  • Be collaborative. Must have a positive attitude, work well with co-workers and clients
  • Take initiative. Seek out every opportunity to do and to learn
Availability
  • Fall Interns are required to maintain consistent ability to work 16+ hours per week


Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.


Key Skills
Lab TestingField ServiceReport DraftingProject CoordinationMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationTime ManagementAttention To DetailProfessionalismProblem Solving
Categories
EngineeringConstructionScience & Research