CDM Smith is looking for a Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory intern to join our team for the Summer of 2026! Located in our Chelmsford, MA office, just minutes off Routes 3 and 495, you'll be working with a dynamic team on a diverse portfolio of public, federal, and industrial projects.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

As an intern in our Geotechnical lab, your duties will include,
• Grain size analysis (sieve and hydrometer)
• Moisture content
• Organic content
• Atterberg limits (plasticity indices)
• Soil compaction (Proctor)/moisture-density testing
• Loading of consolidation tests
• Other, advanced tests will be demonstrated and explained, as samples are assigned, including: Triaxial compression; Permeability; CBR; and Consolidation set-up

While not necessary, preferred applicants will have completed a soils mechanics class with laboratory, offering a solid background. However, all necessary training and explanations will be provided.