Ground Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About the Role

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines, guiding, planning, and designing the future of the built environment. This internship offers the opportunity to interpret ground conditions, understand their impact on design and construction, and contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret ground conditions and understand their impact on design and construction.
• Prepare shallow and piled foundation designs, slope stability calculations, and seismic assessments.
• Carry out temporary support of excavation designs for tunnel shafts and cut and cover tunnels/subway stations.
• Carry out temporary and permanent support design for various tunnel construction methods (e.g., drill and blast, sequential excavation method, TBM bored).
• Conduct ground movement predictions and building damage assessments.
• Use and handle subsurface information database systems.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams for delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects for transportation, and water/wastewater.
• Observe construction site works, geotechnical investigation, and the installation of subsurface elements during construction.
• Prepare desk study reports on sites due for development.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering (with a focus on Geotech), or Geological Engineering.
• Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, soil mechanics, and rock mechanics.
• Professional demeanor.
• Good interpersonal skills for team-based working.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to handle new challenges.
• Eligible to work in Canada without employer-sponsored work authorization.

Qualifications

• Changemakers: Passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
• Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: Possess a growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on any challenge.