Intern - Geotechnical Engineering

About the role

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Employees collaborate across 50+ offices and gain hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. The firm’s entrepreneurial culture emphasizes innovative technical solutions, robust training, knowledge sharing, and progressive community change. Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and in Engineering News‑Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan offers an inclusive, supportive work environment that prioritizes wellbeing, health, safety, volunteerism, philanthropy, workplace flexibility, and carbon‑neutral office spaces.

Langan is seeking an Intern – Geotechnical Engineer to join its collaborative team in Cleveland, OH. In this role you will assist with the technical aspects of diverse geotechnical projects, both small and large scale, working directly with geotechnical leadership on site feasibility studies that may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre‑construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations, including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting and recording data
• Observe foundation and earthwork construction activities; monitor conformance with the construction documents (plans and specifications)
• Identify and implement solutions to field and/or laboratory problems
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs
• Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and document searches
• Perform calculations and learn to perform engineering analyses; learn geotechnical engineering software
• Prepare report exhibits, figures, and plans using AutoCAD
• Prepare reports documenting field investigations and analytical results
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

• A student actively pursuing a 4‑year or advanced degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; geotechnical coursework preferred
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater is preferred
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments; travel requirements may vary by position and may change based on business needs
• Preference will be given to students who are currently in their junior or senior year or to students pursuing a master’s degree
• Langan does not provide housing or relocation assistance for internship/co‑op positions

Benefits

• Employee resource groups
• Flexible work schedules
• Extensive training
• Wellness programs
• Buddy and mentoring programs
• Much more