Summer Geotechnical Internship: Design, Inspect & Innovate

Mott MacDonald Group; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Mentorship program

Professional development opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Mott MacDonald invites motivated students to join Prelaunch, a three-month summer internship in geotechnical engineering in the US. You’ll gain foundational skills, work on real projects, and receive dedicated mentorship within a supportive, inclusive consultancy environment.

Based in Los Angeles or San Jose, CA, the program emphasizes collaboration, hands-on learning, client engagement, and exposure to digital tools and sustainable design.

Qualifications

• Progress toward a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated interest via internships, volunteering, or memberships.
• Creative thinking with methodical, pragmatic problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering solutions
• Conduct site inspections and monitoring
• Join project and client meetings
• Refine technical designs and documentation
• Analyze reports and specifications
• Explore project and client management
• Leverage digital tools and innovation
• Drive sustainable outcomes
• Build connections through the Early Career Professionals Network

Skills

Geotechnical Eng

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald invites motivated students to join Prelaunch, a three-month summer internship in geotechnical engineering in the US. You’ll gain foundational skills, work on real projects, and receive dedicated mentorship within a supportive, inclusive consultancy environment.

Based in Los Angeles or San Jose, CA, the program emphasizes collaboration, hands-on learning, client engagement, and exposure to digital tools and sustainable design.