Industrial Placement Student - Ground Engineering

Our Ground Engineering United Kingdom and Ireland (UK&I) team comprises 150 people and provides services ranging from project management feasibility studies ground investigation design and interpretation detailed design contract administration and construction supervision for ground engineering works in UK&I and overseas. We support internal and external clients on a wide variety of projects but predominantly work in infrastructure (highways and bridges) energy water (flood alleviation and waste water) nuclear (decommissioning and new build) power road rail  aviation ports and harbours commercial and industrial developments landslip investigation and remediation.

We work for leading Irish UK and International clients including ESB Uisce Eireann TII Local Authorities National Grid BP Sellafield Associated British Ports National Highways Network Rail  as well as for leading contractors and developers. We have an impressive portfolio of regional and national projects including the Great Grid Upgrade STEP Fusion Glen Earrach pumped storage hydro project Northern Powerhouse Rail HMNB Devonport redevelopment alongside overseas projects including Al Ula Neom and North Bothnia High Speed Rail Line in Sweden.

This position is expected to begin in January 2026.

As a Ground Engineering intern at AECOM you will contribute to a variety of projects gaining hands-on experience in activities such as:

• Support Ground Investigation Projects Assist with desk studies site inspections rockface surveys and geomorphological mapping. Help plan and procure ground investigations and support senior staff in supervising on-site activities.
• Data Collection and Analysis Contribute to the gathering management and interpretation of geological and geotechnical data using tools such as Openground for data management and Leapfrog for 3D geological modelling.
• Technical Reporting Assist in preparing interpretative and design reports ground models and technical documentation ensuring accuracy and adherence to relevant guidelines and standards.
• Design Support Help in the design and assessment of foundations retaining walls slope stability earthworks and rock slope stabilisation under the guidance of experienced engineers and geologists.
• Numerical Modelling Develop skills in 2D and 3D numerical analysis using AECOMs software packages supporting geotechnical modelling and simulations.
• Tender Documentation Assist in preparing Ground Engineering tender documents for construction. E.g. Works Requirements and drawings
• Collaboration and Teamwork Work alongside multidisciplinary teams including engineers engineering geologists and environmental specialists to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Health Safety and Sustainability Awareness Apply health and safety practices during site and office-based tasks with consideration for environmental and sustainability principles in all project work.

Qualifications :

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering Engineering Geology or Geology with an expected 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong interest in geotechnics and enthusiasm for engaging with multi-disciplinary colleagues and clients.
• Willing to travel for work including visits to project sites and possibly other AECOM offices.
• Effective communicator in English skilled in writing presenting creating drawings and preparing reports.
• Highly organised able to prioritise tasks and work collaboratively within a team or independently with initiative.
• Creative practical and detail-oriented with a methodical approach to problem-solving planning and design.
• Comfortable using computers for design work and calculations.
• Driven to achieve excellent results for clients and the business while balancing project goals budgets and timelines.
• Aware of health & safety environmental and sustainability considerations in engineering.
• A clean driving licence is a plus but not essential.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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