Engineering Summer Internship 2027 (Geotechnics / Engineering Geology) Derby

Cowi; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cowi in Derby is offering an 8-week Engineering Summer Internship in Geotechnical / Engineering Geology. You will work within a consultancy office, supporting our team on current projects and learning from our engineers on day-to-day operations.

The role targets students in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical, or Civil Engineering with a minimum of two years completed, and emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and applied engineering fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical, or Civil Engineering with at least 2 years completed.
• Strong problem-solving and creative/technical thinking.
• Evidence of research and information gathering skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic geotechnical calculations and analysis, ground modelling, geo hazards assessment under supervision.
• Shadow engineers and geologists during coordination meetings with clients, contractors, or other disciplines.
• To use your academic knowledge of the engineering fundamentals to contribute to our projects.
• Gain valuable experience in a global consultancy.

Skills

Geotechnical calculations

Ground modelling

Geo hazards assessment

Team collaboration

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Geology / Engineering Geology / Geotechnical / Civil Engineering (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc)

Job description

Engineering Summer Internship - (Geotechnical / Engineering Geology)

Derby
Temporary

Every structure begins with what lies beneath. This summer, help us understand the ground that carries them. Do you want to work for an Engineering Consultancy with sustainability at the heart of its strategy? Can you contribute with solutions from your academic studies? Are you currently studying to be an Engineer? Then, join us to shape a sustainable and liveable world.

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

To give current students a taste of a career in Engineering, we are looking for a Summer Intern to join us for 8 weeks. Working on our current projects, you'll have the opportunity to support the team and learn from our Engineers on the day-to-day operations within a consultancy office.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Assist with basic geotechnical calculations and analysis, ground modelling, geo hazards assessment, under supervision
• Shadow engineers and geologists during coordination meetings with clients, contractors, or other disciplines
• To use your academic knowledge of the engineering fundamentals to contribute to our projects
• Gain valuable experience in a global consultancy

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.
On top of that, you’ll have:

• Have completed a minimum of 2 years in either a bachelor's or master's degree, either in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or a similar related subject (BEng, BSc, Meng, MSc)
• Have good problem-solving skills
• Be a creative and technical thinker
• Be able to demonstrate evidence of research and information gathering skills
• Have an interest in engineering within the Infrastructure or Energy market
• Have some design coursework available if requested