Tunneling Engineering Intern; Summer
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Tunneling Engineering Intern
See it differently
You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.
The Opportunity- Carry out empirical, analytical, and numerical analyses for purposes of tunnel and shaft design (initial support and final lining) for various tunnel construction methods such as drill and blast, sequential excavation method, or TBM.
- Interpret and organize design results into project documentation such as Technical Memos Geotechnical Data, Interpretive, or Baseline Reports, or Basis of Design reports
- Characterize and classify ground conditions for different tunnelling methods based on geotechnical information.
- Communicate design work through Preparation of drawing sketches indicating support types, geometry, construction sequencing, and instrumentation.
- Use tunnel design software such as Plaxis 2D/3D, FLAC/FLAC3D, UDEC/3
DEC,Roc Science, orFracMan. - Undertake geological mapping and rock mass classification on site.
- Apply rock and soil mechanics skills to assess likely failure modes and develop ground support schemes.
- Undertake linear and non-linear structural analysis of shotcrete and concrete tunnel linings based on Code requirements using first principles or structural design software packages (SAP, GSA).
- Make use of automation and established workflows to follow best practice. Develop workflows and ideas for automation where none exist.
- Work in multidisciplinary teams for delivery of large scale infrastructure projects for transportation, water/wastewater, or mining.
- Pursuing Masters or PhD in Underground Construction/Tunnelling, Civil (with a geotechnical focus), Geotechnical, Structural, Geological, or Mining Engineering
- Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, soil and rock mechanics, and tunneling methods
- Good time-management habits, ability to multi-task, ability to sustain focus on long tasks
- Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas in an accessible way – distill design tasks and solutions into concise text and presentation slides
- Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity.
- Proficient in developing code and common coding languages
- Proficient in geotechnical engineering analysis software preferred
- Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
- Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
- Innovative minds:
We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo. - Growth seekers:
You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working. - Adaptable adventurers:
You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the…
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