CPT Geotechnical Engineer Jobs
Geotechnical Engineer CPT jobs place F-1 students in site investigation, soil analysis, and foundation design work that directly supports civil or geotechnical engineering coursework. Your DSO must authorize each position as an integral curriculum component before you begin. Roles span consulting firms, government agencies, and construction contractors.
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WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our Geotechnical & Tunneling Team is seeking a Full-Time Intern to work out of our St. Louis, Missouri office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Your Impact
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or related, undergraduate or graduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in geotechnical, trenchless technology, or tunneling and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or coursework using software, such as GeoStudio/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, FLAC, UDEC, Rocscience programs, LeapFrog, LPILE, GROUP, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Bluebeam Revu, ArcGIS, Python, Microsoft Excel, or Primavera P6.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn in a collaborative engineering team environment.
This Opportunity
WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our Geotechnical & Tunneling Team is seeking a Full-Time Intern to work out of our St. Louis, Missouri office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Your Impact
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or related, undergraduate or graduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in geotechnical, trenchless technology, or tunneling and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or coursework using software, such as GeoStudio/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, FLAC, UDEC, Rocscience programs, LeapFrog, LPILE, GROUP, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Bluebeam Revu, ArcGIS, Python, Microsoft Excel, or Primavera P6.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn in a collaborative engineering team environment.
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Does geotechnical engineering work qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role directly connects to your enrolled geotechnical or civil engineering coursework and your school has a CPT component built into that program. Work involving soil mechanics, site investigation, laboratory testing, or foundation analysis typically maps clearly to core curriculum objectives. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the offer letter with specific duties listed when you request authorization.
Can I do CPT at a small geotechnical consulting firm, not just large engineering companies?
Yes. CPT authorization depends on your school's curriculum requirements and the nature of the work, not the employer's size or recognition. Many F-1 students complete geotechnical CPT at regional consulting firms, environmental contractors, or county public works departments. What matters is that the employer can describe duties that satisfy your DSO's integral-to-curriculum standard in writing.
How do I find geotechnical engineering employers open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for geotechnical engineer roles filtered by employers with a history of sponsoring work visas for engineering occupations. Firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications for civil or geotechnical engineers understand the sponsorship process, which signals they're more likely to onboard F-1 students without friction around CPT paperwork and future H-1B visa timing.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS regulations. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, does not affect OPT. For a geotechnical engineering role, many firms offer part-time arrangements during the academic year, which preserves your post-graduation OPT. Confirm the hours on your CPT authorization match what you actually work.
What happens if my geotechnical CPT job description changes after authorization?
A material change in duties, location, or employer requires a new CPT authorization from your DSO before the change takes effect. If your role shifts from field investigation to solely office-based drafting work, for example, your existing authorization may no longer match your SEVIS record. Notify your DSO immediately and request an updated I-20 reflecting the new scope.