Summer Internship: Geotechnical Engineering

Job Description

  Rutherford + Chekene (R+C) is one of the foremost engineering practices in California providing geotechnical andstructural engineering. Established in 1960, we are committed to hands-on involvement with our clients and tomaintaining a friendly and welcoming in-office atmosphere.Since the founding of R+C’s geotechincal department nearly 50 years ago, their reputation for excellence in creativeproblem solving, cross-discipline collaboration, and holistic building design has made them the geotechnicalengineer of choice for many design teams and premier academic, healthcare, government, and civic institutionsthroughout Northern California.“R+C feels like a family. They did a great job of checking in andmaking sure we were exposed to a variety of projects.”— Previous R+C InternTHE INTERN EXPERIENCE
The Intern ExperienceR+C is seeking an eager-to-learn Geotechnical Engineering Intern to join our team for summer 2023. In thisrole, you will have the opportunity to learn from our team of highly regarded geotechnical engineers whileworking on a variety of interesting and prominent projects. As an intern, you will gain firsthand experience inanalysis, design, and construction administration and will be exposed to a wide variety of engineering tasks,including but not limited to:

• Understanding the practical aspects of Geotechnical Engineering
• Assisting with field reconnaissance and planning of field exploration
• Assisting with compiling geotechnical data, preparing boring logs, and developing subsurface profiles
• Performing geotechnical analysis involving slope stability, liquefaction, and capacities of foundations
• Supporting the preparation and development of geotechnical reports
• Attending site visits during the construction phase of various projects
• Assisting with other project-related deliverablesThe intern program also includes mentoring, educational seminars, construction site visits, and company socialevents. This paid intern program lasts for 10 weeks between June and September; exact dates are flexible.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our ideal candidate will bring the energy and enthusiasm needed to be part of our fast-paced geotechnicalteam environment, as well as the following desired qualifications:• Enrolled in Master’s Program in Geotechnical Engineering or Geosystems Engineering• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater

• Course work in soil mechanics, engineering geology, and foundation engineering
• Basic knowledge of software such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proof of COVID vaccination to attend in-person meetings or jobsites