Geotechnical Engineering Intern: 12-Week Field & Lab Experience

Studyandwork; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Studyandwork in Melbourne is offering a Geotechnical Engineering Intern position designed to give hands-on experience in site investigations, logging, and analysis. You will work under supervision with exposure to real projects and a structured training plan.

This internship focuses on developing practical field and report-writing skills while aligning with your study goals. The program supports part-time to full-time arrangements across 3–5 days weekly and a potential pathway to permanent

Qualifications

• Must be studying a relevant degree or a recent graduate or skilled migrant.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated technical and soft skills needed for the role.
• Committed to a career in the field of study.
• Available to work at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical site investigations, borehole drilling, SPT, and sampling.
• Supervise field investigations, trial pits, and in-situ testing.
• Coordinate and interpret geotechnical laboratory tests.
• Prepare borehole logs, soil profiles, and geotechnical investigation reports.
• Perform soil bearing capacity and foundation settlement analysis.
• Conduct slope stability analysis and propose stabilization measures.
• Design retaining walls, gabion walls, soil nailing, and rock bolting.
• Provide geotechnical recommendations for roads, bridges, buildings, hydropower, and tunnels.
• Assess landslide hazards, rock mass conditions, and ground stability.
• Carry out construction site inspections and geotechnical supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Willingness to learn

Education

Relevant degree student or graduate

Job description

Studyandwork in Melbourne is offering a Geotechnical Engineering Intern position designed to give hands-on experience in site investigations, logging, and analysis. You will work under supervision with exposure to real projects and a structured training plan.

This internship focuses on developing practical field and report-writing skills while aligning with your study goals. The program supports part-time to full-time arrangements across 3–5 days weekly and a potential pathway to permanent