Geotechnical Engineering Intern: Field, Lab & Design

ENGEO; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGEO in Oakland, CA invites university students to join a summer internship focused on geotechnical engineering. Interns gain real responsibilities across office, field, and lab settings, with exposure to soils, tests, and project support.

You will split time between office, fieldwork, and one week in a soil lab, guided by mentors and project staff, building skills in analysis, reporting, and client engagement while contributing to ENGEO’s diverse project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Internship for talented university students; real responsibilities across field, lab, and design tasks.
• Exposure to geotechnical engineering workflows and project support.
• Collaborative environment with mentors and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field investigations: logging borings, collecting samples, and field tests.
• Observe foundations, shoring, and construction activities to understand geotechnical implications.
• Drafting, calculations, cross-sections, and lab program development.
• Participate in client engagements and project meetings as appropriate.

Skills

Field work

Lab work

Teamwork

Education

University student (undergrad)

Tools

Soil labs equipment

Job description

ENGEO in Oakland, CA invites university students to join a summer internship focused on geotechnical engineering. Interns gain real responsibilities across office, field, and lab settings, with exposure to soils, tests, and project support.

You will split time between office, fieldwork, and one week in a soil lab, guided by mentors and project staff, building skills in analysis, reporting, and client engagement while contributing to ENGEO’s diverse project portfolio.