Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we\'re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world\'s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We\'re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.AECOM is seeking a driven Geotechnical Intern to join our renowned Civil Infrastructure team. This position provides valuable hands-on experience in Geotechnical and Ground Engineering, contributing to significant regional projects. Interns will benefit from comprehensive on-the-job training, industry exposure, and mentorship, integrating into AECOM\'s operations. Working alongside seasoned engineers on actual projects, interns will gain practical industry knowledge.Candidate Specifics: We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about developing skills in geotechnical engineering areas including:
Geotechnical Investigations + Assessment of Geotechnical Parameters
Preparation of Ground Models for different design situations
Shallow Foundation Design + Deep Foundation Design
Earthworks (Embankment) Design
Slope Design
Excavation Lateral Support Design
Ground Improvement Design
Liquefaction Assessment
Geophysical Survey
Seismic Design
Geotechnics of dam design
Software Experience: You will have the opportunity to gain proficiency in software packages including:
Slope/W or Slide
Seep/W
Plaxis 2D or RS2 or Sigma/W
Repute, Group, and LPile
PDisp or Settle 3D
CPeT-IT
CLiq or Liquefy-Pro
Key benefits of our internship program include a potential pathway to a full-time Graduate role. Exceptional interns meeting our performance criteria will receive a conditional offer for a full-time role and placement in our 2025 Graduate Program upon successful degree completion.Qualifications
Currently enrolled in the 2nd or 3rd year of a Civil Engineering Bachelor\'s Degree program at an accredited University with exposure to one or more of the following subjects:
Geotechnical Engineering
Engineering Geology
Geological Engineering
Foundation Engineering
Soil Mechanics
Rock Mechanics
Rock Engineering
Mining Engineering
Maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Available to participate in our Summer Internship Program from July to August 2024. Please be advised that if either the student or university requires a shorter or longer duration with a varying start/end date to fulfil course requirements, please inform us, and we will assess on a case-by-case basis to explore how we can support.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
As part of AECOM\'s commitment to Emiratisation and in accordance with UAE labor law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.Additional InformationHow to Apply:Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume detailing their interest & experience in the role through our careers page. The deadline for applications is 11th May 2024.About AECOMAECOM 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you\'re 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We\'re the world\'s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\'re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you\'ll 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 person\'s potential, and we\'ll help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.