Geotechnical Engineering Intern; Summer

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.

Our geotechnical expertise supports the firm’s work on projects from building design to infrastructure for water, energy, mining, rail, highways, and aviation. We offer integrated services covering the full range of geotechnical needs.

• Prepare desk study reports on sites due for development
• Plan and produce specifications for site investigation programs;
  Inspect, log and describe properties of geological (soil and rock) materials to aid design and construction works;
  Prepare laboratory test schedules
• Interpret subsurface conditions and understand their impact on design and construction
• Carry-out shallow and deep foundation design, slope stability calculations, and seismic assessments;
  Support the completion of temporary support-of-excavation designs, including for basements, shafts, and cut-and-cover tunnels/subway stations;
  Conduct preliminary ground movement predictions, hydrogeological impact and building damage assessments
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams (e.g. structural, civil, bridges & civil structures) to designs for subsurface elements

Is this role right for you?

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering/Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical 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
• Full working rights in the country of application

• Pursuing a Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering
• EIT/FE or GIT/PG
• Advanced courses in foundations, soil mechanics, and rock mechanics
• Numerical modelling skills using one of the finite element analysis software packages (e.g.Plaxis,LSDyna, FLAC, MIDAS etc.)
• Numerical analysis using one of the slope stability analysis software packages (SlopeW, Slide,UTexas, etc.)
• Exposure and interest in programming and visualization tools (Python, Visual Basic, Rhino, Leapfrog, etc.)
• Knowledge of common types of shallow and deep foundation and retaining structures, including installation methodology
• Knowledge in geological and geotechnical interpretation with understanding of geological origin and process and how they influence ground behaviour
• Active in engineering community through professional societies
• Evidence of personal investment in academic or extracurricular field

• 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.

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