Geotechnical Engineering Summer Intern

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 OPT or CPT status is acceptable for an internship, but a full-time position will not be available fo