Intern/Co-Op – Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Intern/Co-Op – Civil/Geotechnical Engineering in our San Francisco Bay Area Branch (locations in Davis, Oakland and Walnut Creek) office. The position offers the opportunity to apply engineering (civil, geotechnical, environmental, and water resources) academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) for approximately 13 to 15 weeks during the summer or fall semester of 2026. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering calculations using computer-based technical tools;
• Technical writing of reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• Data input and analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
• Follow instructions and interact with engineers, geologists, office administrative staff, CADD operators (draftsmen), contractors and construction personnel; and
• Potential for fieldwork such as construction monitoring, soil and groundwater sampling, and drilling and contractor oversight.
• Local travel or driving to project sites as needed.
  
  

Education and Licensure

• Currently registered in a Bachelor’s or Master’s university degree program in a relevant engineering discipline. (required)
• Degree focus area in civil, geotechnical, environmental, or water resources engineering (preferred)
  
  

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office. (required)
• Experience with CADD, Rocscience suite, and GeoStudio. (preferred)
• Outstanding academic credentials and exceptional interpersonal, technical writing, oral and written communication and problem-solving skills. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory driving record for business travel to project sites. (required)
• Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H-1B visa lottery and employment based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
  
  

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum: $22.18 /hour / Maximum: $31.06/hour (Davis, CA)
• Minimum: $23.19 /hour / Maximum: $32.47/hour (Oakland, CA, Walnut Creek, CA)
  
  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.