Tunneling Engineering Intern

About the Role

Arup is a global consultancy seeking a Tunneling Engineering Intern for Summer 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out empirical, analytical, and numerical analyses for tunnel and shaft design (initial support and final lining) for various tunnel construction methods like drill and blast, sequential excavation method, or TBM.
• Interpret and organize design results into project documentation, including 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Use tunnel design software such as Plaxis 2D/3D, FLAC/FLAC3D, UDEC/3DEC, RocScience, or FracMan.
• Use structural design software packages like SAP, GSA.
• Proficient in developing code and common coding languages.
• Proficient in geotechnical engineering analysis software (preferred).

Qualifications

• Pursuing Masters or PhD in Underground Construction/Tunneling, 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.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
• Passion for sustainable development.
• Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable and ready to take on challenges.