Entry Level Geotechnical Engineering Technician Jobs
New grad geotechnical engineering technician jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship fieldwork or a solid portfolio of soil testing and site investigation projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services and Technology & Software, with employers like Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, WSP, and Intertek hiring at this level now.
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This Opportunity
WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns 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 Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 to work out of our Anchorage, AK office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start on May 17, 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 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.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Geotechnical Engineering, or related field, and have 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
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related, Masters Degree or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation
- Expected Salary (all locations): $23.90 - $31.11
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
This Opportunity
WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns 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 Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 to work out of our Anchorage, AK office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start on May 17, 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 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.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Geotechnical Engineering, or related field, and have 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
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related, Masters Degree or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation
- Expected Salary (all locations): $23.90 - $31.11
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Entry Level Geotechnical Engineering Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level geotechnical engineering technician job?
Entry level geotechnical engineering technician roles typically look for candidates with a degree or certificate in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering technology, along with hands-on experience from internships, co-ops, or field lab coursework. Employers at this level value familiarity with soil sampling, Atterberg limits testing, and standard ASTM procedures. A record of field or lab internship hours and any relevant certifications, such as a NICET credential, can give candidates a clear edge over the competition.
Which companies hire entry level geotechnical engineering technicians?
Companies hiring entry level geotechnical engineering technicians right now include Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, WSP, and Intertek, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from geotechnical and environmental consulting firms, civil engineering contractors, and construction materials testing labs that regularly bring on junior staff to support field investigation and laboratory analysis work.
Are there remote entry level geotechnical engineering technician jobs?
Yes, though most geotechnical engineering technician work is inherently field- or lab-based. About 0% of entry level geotechnical engineering technician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve data processing, report drafting, or CAD support rather than hands-on site work. Candidates open to on-site roles will generally find a much larger pool of entry level opportunities.
Are these new grad geotechnical engineering technician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior geotechnical engineering technician roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats internships, co-op rotations, or relevant academic lab work as qualifying background. If a listing does not require a professional license and lists a bachelor's degree as the entry credential, it is generally accessible to new grads entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level geotechnical engineering technicians?
Entry Level geotechnical engineering technician roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on continuous soil investigation, foundation testing, and construction materials inspection work that requires technician support on active project sites throughout every phase of development.