Geotechnical Engineering Intern (May 2022)
Job Overview
Job title: Geotechnical Engineering Intern (May 2022)
Job description: Geotechnical Engineering Internship/Co-op-Available 2022 (May-Aug. 2022)
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Want to work for a company that invests in innovation and people who catalyze impact in the built environment? Arup is proud to be recognized by Fast Company in their third annual , which honors businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels.
We find solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems. From climate action to social value, we consider the broadest impacts of our work. We strive to build a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable future. This purpose shapes our culture and has made us leaders in sustainable development. You’d be joining our multi-disciplinary design teams focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that create a better future for people, places, and the planet.
During your career at Arup, you’ll have the chance to engage in a fulfilling career and work with some of the most highly respected engineers and specialists in the world. You’ll also get the opportunity to work on exciting and significant projects, delivering quality work that has a positive and lasting influence on the community and the environment.
During your internship, you will learn how to:
- Prepare laboratory test schedules
- Use the GINT ground investigation database system
- Interpret ground conditions and understand their impact on design and construction
- Prepare shallow and piled foundation designs, slope stability calculations and seismic assessments
- Carry out temporary support of excavation designs, for tunnel shafts and cut and cover tunnels/subway stations
- Conduct preliminary ground movement predictions and building damage assessments
- Work alongside our structural and bridge engineers to develop foundation and deep excavation designs
- Prepare desk study reports on sites due for development
Qualifications:
Required:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering (with focus on Geotech)
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, soil and rock mechanics
- Professional demeanor
- Good communication skills essential for team-based working
- Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment
- Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges
Preferred:
- EIT/FE desired
- Evidence of past internship or extracurricular activity in the field
- Proven ability to perform in a deadline environment
- Past history of technical presentations and technical writing
- Evidence of personal investment in academic or extracurricular field
Notable Projects
Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects across our industry. We offer a broad range of professional services to clients around the world that combine to make a real difference to our clients and the communities in which we work.
- Calgary Cancer Center
- University of British Colombia
- National Music Centre of Canada
- Tim Horton’s Field
- New Champlain Bridge
- Queen’s Way West Revitalization
- Toronto Pearson International Airport
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement – Arup requires all new employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Arup is an equal opportunity employer and consistent with federal, state, and local requirements, will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on disability or sincerely held religious beliefs where it is able to do so without undue hardship to Arup.
Arup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of national origin, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or other status protected by law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at americasbenefits@arup.com.
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Company: Arup
Expected salary:
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Sat, 08 Jan 2022 23:28:49 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca