Summer 2026 - Geotechnical & Tunneling Intern

STV, Inc.
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Kentucky, Glasgow
Sep 20, 2025
STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Geotechnical Lab & Field Services Intern to join our team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside our experienced team, learn, and contribute to meaningful projects. Preference will be given to those who can participate in the internship for at least 3 months. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience working with the field and laboratory services office in Glasgow, Kentucky. You will support our materials testing lab, construction inspection personnel, and geotechnical engineering staff in their day-to-day activities. You will be involved in the planning, organization, development, supervision, and interpretation of geotechnical investigations; this includes drilling/boring programs, laboratory testing, and the development of geotechnical recommendations. Responsibilities: Support the development and implementation of geotechnical subsurface exploration plans. Help prepare geotechnical data sheets such as boring profiles and geotechnical typical sections. Interpret geology, geotechnical, and hydrologic conditions to understand their impact on design and construction. Support drill crews in the field on routine projects. Perform laboratory testing such as Atterberg Limits, Grainsize Analyses, Unconfined Compressive Strength of Soil, Standard/Modified Proctor, and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Testing. Perform other tasks as assigned to support project goals and team objectives. Required: Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field at an ABET-accredited University or NCEES equivalent. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge in Reports of Geotechnical Exploration. Experience with Bently OpenRoads and MicroStation. Experience in rock and soil logging, rock tunnel mapping, and subsurface investigations. Experience in soils laboratory testing. Experience in the architecture/engineering/construction management industry. Compensation Range: $35,035.00 - $46,713.00 Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.