Underground Tunnelling: Geology & Rock Mechanics Intern

Arup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Arup is a global consultancy guiding the future of built environments with multi-disciplinary expertise. This internship focuses on geology, rock mechanics and tunnelling design for major infrastructure projects in New York.

You will perform analyses, classify ground conditions, and contribute to documentation and recommendations within a collaborative team. The role emphasizes learning, innovation, and real project impact.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Underground Construction/Tunneling or related field.
• Solid knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, soil and rock mechanics.
• Good time-management and ability to multi-task.
• Clear, concise communication in text and slides.
• Initiative, teamwork, eagerness to learn, and adaptability.
• Full working rights in the country of application.

Responsibilities

• Carry out empirical, analytical, and numerical analyses for tunnel and shaft design.
• Prepare project documentation such as Technical Memos, Geotechnical Data, and Basis of Design reports.
• Undertake geological mapping and rock mass classification on site.
• Perform linear and non-linear analysis of tunnel linings using SAP, GSA, etc.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and prepare sketches showing support types and sequencing.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Rock mechanics

Tunnel design

SAP

Team collaboration

Education

BSc in Underground Construction/Tunneling or related field

Master degree preferred

Tools

FLAC/FLAC3D

UDEC/3DEC

RocScience

FracMan

GSA

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Arup is a global consultancy guiding the future of built environments with multi-disciplinary expertise. This internship focuses on geology, rock mechanics and tunnelling design for major infrastructure projects in New York.

You will perform analyses, classify ground conditions, and contribute to documentation and recommendations within a collaborative team. The role emphasizes learning, innovation, and real project impact.