CivilGeotechnical Engineering Co-Op

Exton, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Geotechnical team is looking for you! From earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods Kleinfelders Geotechnical Services support the planning engineering and construction of complex projects and our specialists are leading experts in their fields.

Kleinfelder has an excellent opportunity for a Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Co-op to join our Geotechnical Engineering Team in Exton Pennsylvania for thesummer of 2026!

This role offers a wide range of challenging project work to tailor solutions to ourClients Infrastructure Needswhich include:

Natural Gas and Electric Transmission and Distribution.
Solar and Renewable Power Generation.
Site Development and Earthwork.
Water Supply Wastewater and Stormwater Management Systems.
Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation.
Roads and Bridges.

The Co-op would run from May 2026 through September 2026.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with other design disciplines including Site/Civil Water Resources Structural Environmental and Mechanical/Electrical/Process (MEP) to be an integral part of the collaborativedesign and construction of:

- Geotechnical Investigations- borings test-pits geologic mapping geophysical studies laboratory tests
- Foundations- drilled piers driven piles minipiles.
- Trenchless Technologies- horizontal directional drills (HDDs) jack and bores.
- Geo-environmental Applications- slurry walls geomembranes groundwater control.
- Slope Stability and Excavation Support- stability analyses retaining walls tiebacks soil-nailing rock-bolting.
- Ground Improvement- grouting rammed aggregate piers deep dynamic compaction.
Conduct geotechnical laboratory tests in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.
Prepare basic geotechnical calculations under the direction of a Geotechnical Engineer and assist in reviewing/checking calculations.
Learn to use geotechnical analysis software (Geo Studio gINT Settle3D MathCAD).
Perform field observation and field measurements such as test pit and test boring inspection.
Use Word Excel Bluebeam Outlook and Teams to effectively communicate with internal and external clients.

Qualifications:

Pursuing a B.S. in civil engineering or geology with a focus on geotechnics.
Desire to learn or experience geotechnical engineering.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize priorities and multi-task.
Can-do attitude and problem-solving mindset are essential.
Strong commitment for accountability to project quality and schedule.
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to work safely and adhere to the Kleinfelder safety program requirements.
Coursework in soil mechanics foundation engineering slope stability and geology preferred.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 85 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose - together we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to gain experience develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with training and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

Job DescriptionTake Your Geotechnical Career to the Next LevelAre you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Geotechnical team is looking for you! From earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods Klei...