Geotechnical Engineering Intern: Field & Lab Exposure

SOCOTEC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training

Great place to work

Job summary

SOCOTEC is hiring 2 Geotechnical Engineering Summer 2027 Interns in San Jose or Alameda, CA (San Jose preferred). You will assist with field evaluations, subsurface analyses, and construction observation alongside staff engineers.

The role includes in-house lab support and project tasks under senior supervision. Applicants must be enrolled in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and be a junior or senior; practical lifting up to 50 pounds and a valid drivers license are required.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering Bachelor's or Master's degree program.
• Junior or Senior year status required for undergraduates.
• Completion of electives related to soil mechanics, engineering geology, or foundation engineering.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpret technical information

Valid driver2 license

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

SOCOTEC is hiring 2 Geotechnical Engineering Summer 2027 Interns in San Jose or Alameda, CA (San Jose preferred). You will assist with field evaluations, subsurface analyses, and construction observation alongside staff engineers.

The role includes in-house lab support and project tasks under senior supervision. Applicants must be enrolled in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and be a junior or senior; practical lifting up to 50 pounds and a valid drivers license are required.