Geotechnical Engineering Summer 2027 Intern

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

Job summary

SOCOTEC US in California offers two Geotechnical Engineering Summer 2027 Internships in San Jose or Alameda, CA. The successful candidate will work with geotechnical staff engineers on field evaluations, subsurface investigations, and construction-phase observation and reporting.

Additional duties may include assisting in our in-house laboratory and helping Principal engineers with project tasks. Applicants should be enrolled in Civil or Geotechnical degree programs and meet the listed

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering Bachelor's or Master's degree program required
• Junior or Senior Year status required, if an undergraduate
• Completion of technical electives or Master's-level courses related to soil mechanics, engineering geology, or foundation engineering required
• Valid driver's license with good driving record is required

Responsibilities

• Assist geotechnical field evaluations and construction observation
• Perform geotechnical subsurface evaluations and calculations
• Assist in our in-house laboratory
• Support Principal engineers with project-related tasks

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Civil or Geotechnical Engineering Bachelor’s/Master’s degree program

Job description

About SOCOTEC:
SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

Company Description
About SOCOTEC:
SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.
SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.
SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.
Job Description
We will be hiring 2 Geotechnical Engineering Summer 2027 Interns in San Jose or Alameda, CA (San Jose preferred). The successful candidate will work alongside geotechnical staff engineers in the performance of geotechnical field evaluations and construction observation. Duties will include assisting with geotechnical subsurface evaluations and geotechnical calculations, and performance of construction phase observation and reporting. Additional duties may include assisting in our in house laboratory and assisting Principal engineers with project related tasks.
Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering Bachelor's or Master's degree program required
• Junior or Senior Year status required, if an undergraduate
• Completion of technical electives or Master's-level courses related to soil mechanics, engineering geology, or foundation engineering required
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information
• Able to perform a wide range of physical activities including lifting up to 50 pounds of equipment on occasion
• Valid driver's license with good driving record is required
  

Additional Information
Salary range: $20-25/hour, depending on qualifications
No housing assistance available; must live within commuting distance of our Alameda or San Jose office during the summer.
OPT or CPT status is acceptable for an internship, but a full-time position will not be available following the completion of the internship if you will require any type of visa sponsorship in the future
Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
Job Type: Internship for summer 2027; approximate dates June 1-August 15 (TBD; flexible); Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 also possible
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.