Geotechnical Engineering Intern: Field & Lab

SOCOTEC; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training opportunities

Social activities

Great Place to Work

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking two Geotechnical Engineering Summer 2027 Interns to support field evaluations and construction observation in San Jose or Alameda, CA. You will work with staff engineers and assist with subsurface evaluations and calculations, as well as in-house lab tasks.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil/Geotechnical engineering programs (Bachelor's/Master's), with junior/senior status for undergrads, and coursework in soil mechanics or foundation engineering.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering Bachelor's or Master's degree program.
• Junior or Senior Year status if an undergraduate student.
• Completed technical electives or master's-level courses related to soil mechanics, engineering geology, or foundation engineering.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information.
• Able to perform a wide range of physical activities including lifting up to 50 pounds of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with geotechnical subsurface evaluations and geotechnical calculations.
• Perform construction phase observation and reporting.
• Assist in the in-house laboratory work and testing.
• Support Principal engineers with project-related tasks.

Skills

Interpret information

Physical endurance

Education

Civil or Geotechnical Engineering student

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking two Geotechnical Engineering Summer 2027 Interns to support field evaluations and construction observation in San Jose or Alameda, CA. You will work with staff engineers and assist with subsurface evaluations and calculations, as well as in-house lab tasks.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil/Geotechnical engineering programs (Bachelor's/Master's), with junior/senior status for undergrads, and coursework in soil mechanics or foundation engineering.