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About the Role

As a Ground Engineering intern at AECOM, you will contribute to a variety of projects, gaining hands-on experience in supporting ground investigation projects, data collection and analysis, technical reporting, design support, numerical modelling, tender documentation preparation, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and applying health, safety, and sustainability awareness.

Responsibilities

Support Ground Investigation Projects – Assist with desk studies, site inspections, rockface surveys, and geomorphological mapping.
Plan and procure ground investigations, and support senior staff in supervising on-site activities.
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.
Assist in preparing interpretative and design reports, ground models, and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to relevant guidelines and standards.
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.
Develop skills in 2D and 3D numerical analysis using AECOM’s software packages, supporting geotechnical modelling and simulations.
Assist in preparing Ground Engineering tender documents for construction, including Works Requirements and drawings.
Work alongside multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, engineering geologists, and environmental specialists, to deliver integrated project solutions.
Apply health and safety practices during site and office-based tasks, with consideration for environmental and sustainability principles in all project work.

Requirements

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.
Must have the right to work in the UK.
All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Skills

Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Civil 3D
Openground
Leapfrog
2D numerical analysis
3D numerical analysis
Geotechnical modelling
Geotechnical simulations
Tender documentation preparation
Collaboration
Teamwork
Health and safety practices
Environmental principles
Sustainability principles
Problem-solving
Planning
Design

Location

UK - London - Aldgate Tower

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Intern

Education Level

Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Geology

Benefits

Flexibility to do your best work with hybrid work options
Dynamic working environment where integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering mindset are championed
Safe and respectful workplace where everyone is invited to bring their whole selves to work
Wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs
Access to industry-leading technology and thinking
Transformational work with big impact
Work flexibility

About the Company

AECOM is the world’s 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
We support and encourage office attendance across all grades to foster a collaborative working culture and facilitate on-the-job learning for early career staff.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.