Geotechnical Engineering Summer Internship – Learn & Impact

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

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.