Geotechnical Ground Engineering Placement – Hybrid

AECOM; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM’s Ground Engineering UK&I team in Ireland offers a placement for a Civil Engineering/Geology student to support field and desk studies, data analysis, and reporting. You will work with engineers and geologists across projects in infrastructure, water, and energy sectors, gaining exposure to 2D/3D modelling tools and technical documentation.

You will contribute to site investigations, interpretation of geotechnical data, and helping prepare ground models under supervision.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Geology with an expected 2:1 classification or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD or Civil 3D is advantageous but not essential.
• Willing to travel for work, including site visits.
• 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.
• Comfortable using computers for design work and calculations.
• A clean driving licence is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Ground Investigation Projects – Assist with desk studies, site inspections, rockface surveys, and geomorphological mapping.
• Data Collection and Analysis – Contribute to the gathering, management, and interpretation of geological and geotechnical data using Openground and Leapfrog.
• Technical Reporting – Assist in preparing interpretative and design reports, ground models, and technical documentation.
• Design Support – Help in the design and assessment of foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, earthworks, and rock slope stabilisation.
• Numerical Modelling – Develop skills in 2D and 3D numerical analysis using AECOM's software packages.
• Tender Documentation – Assist in preparing Ground Engineering tender documents for construction.
• Collaboration and Teamwork – Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Health, Safety, and Sustainability Awareness – Apply health and safety practices during site and office-based tasks.

Skills

English writing

Presentations

Technical drawings

Report preparation

Education

Civil Engineering

Engineering Geology

Geology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

AECOM’s Ground Engineering UK&I team in Ireland offers a placement for a Civil Engineering/Geology student to support field and desk studies, data analysis, and reporting. You will work with engineers and geologists across projects in infrastructure, water, and energy sectors, gaining exposure to 2D/3D modelling tools and technical documentation.

You will contribute to site investigations, interpretation of geotechnical data, and helping prepare ground models under supervision.