Rutherford + Chekene (R+C) is one of the foremost engineering practices in California providing geotechnical and structural engineering. Established in 1960, they are committed to hands-on involvement with their clients and to maintaining a friendly and welcoming in-office atmosphere.
Since the founding of R+C’s geotechnical department nearly 50 years ago, their reputation for excellence in creative problem solving, cross-discipline collaboration, and holistic building design has made them the geotechnical engineer of choice for many design teams and premier academic, healthcare, government, and civic institutions throughout Northern California.
“R+C feels like a family. They did a great job of checking in and making sure we were exposed to a variety of projects.”
— Previous R+C Intern
THE INTERN EXPERIENCE
R+C is seeking an eager-to-learn Geotechnical Engineering Intern to join our team for summer 2023. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn from our team of highly regarded geotechnical engineers while working on a variety of interesting and prominent projects. As an intern, you will gain firsthand experience in analysis, design, and construction administration and will be exposed to a wide variety of engineering tasks, including but not limited to:
The intern program also includes mentoring, educational seminars, construction site visits, and company social events. The paid intern program last 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 geotechnical team environment, as well as the following desired qualifications:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
HOW TO APPLY
Students should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and the names and contact information of two engineering professor references no later than February 21, 2025. The subject line of the email should read: Geotechnical Internship [Candidate Name].
Please submit applications to:
Ms. Laurel Jiang, GE
R+C is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our clients ask for proof of COVID vaccination to attend in-person meetings or jobsites, as such our ideal candidate will be able to meet this requirement.
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