Intern Geotechnical Engineer - Summer 2026

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting assigned department(s) and / or project(s) by performing basic engineering related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum.

HNTB seeks a Geotechnical Intern Engineer in either our Illinois office, or Wisconsin office for Summer 2026.

Relocation and housing are not provided for this position.

What You'll Do :

Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.

Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.

Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need :

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program

What You'll Bring :

Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level.

Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.

Obtains an understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements.

Ability to perform basic engineering calculations

Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents

What We Prefer :

Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering program

Geotechnical course(s) completion or planned enrollment for candidate consideration

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations :

Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI (East Wisconsin Avenue)

The approximate pay range for Illinois is $22.61 - $33.91. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES :

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing / employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing / employment agency, person or entity. Staffing / employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

Job Type : Intern

Full / Part Time : Full time

Job Category : Engineering Group

ReqID : R-27201 #college