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Geotechnical Engineering Intern (Available June 2024)
3 months ago
Description
Job Title
Geotechnical Engineering Internship
Job Location
United States (Flexible)
Job Overview
We are seeking current college students with a passion for geotechnical engineering to join our team as interns. As a Geotechnical Engineering Intern at Arup, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and contribute to the design and construction of subsurface elements. You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and be exposed to a variety of tasks, from conducting field investigations to assisting with foundation design.
Compensation
- San Francisco Hiring Range: $26.00 to $37.00 per hour
- Oakland Hiring Range: $26.00 to $37.00 per hour
Flexible working options, including remote work, are available throughout the program.
Responsibilities
As a Geotechnical Engineering Intern, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing desk study reports on sites due for development
- Using and managing subsurface information database systems
- Observing construction site works and geotechnical investigations
- Logging and describing properties of geological materials
- Preparing laboratory test schedules
- Interpreting subsurface conditions and their impact on design and construction
- Conducting foundation design, slope stability calculations, and seismic assessments
- Supporting the completion of temporary support-of-excavation designs
- Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams to design subsurface elements
- Observing the installation of subsurface elements during construction
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering/Engineering Geology, or Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering
- GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team-based working
- Excellent planning and organization skills for a fast-paced environment
- High motivation, proactiveness, and willingness to take on new challenges
- Effective prioritization and exceptional organizational skills in a constantly evolving environment
- Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels
- Proficiency in developing code or analysis tools (e.g. MatLab, Excel, MathCAD, etc.)
We're excited for you to apply!
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