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2024 UK Summer Placement: Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

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Mott MacDonald

Jan 30

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Cambridge

Requirements

  • To join us for a summer placement you must currently be at university and studying one of the following degree disciplines:
  • Engineering geology
  • Geology
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Soil mechanics
  • You’ll be working with graduates, experienced professionals, and other students so a placement with us is the perfect opportunity to learn from a variety of people while understanding our values and culture. It’s also a great chance to get involved with real projects while gaining relevant experience.
  • We do not have a formal structure for our placements, so you can really make the role your own. The more you get involved and the more questions you ask, the more you will gain from your experience with us.
  • We are looking for students with the following characteristics:
  • A methodical approach to problem solving
  • The ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
  • Excellent written communication and attention to detail with the ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare desk studies
  • Plan, and report on ground investigations to the requirements of EC7.
  • Provide engineering geological input, and parameter derivation, to the design of the following in both soil and rock:
  • Foundations and substructures
  • Slopes and assess stability
  • Earthworks
  • Reinforced earth structures
  • Provide input to of soil and rock mechanics analyses.
  • Classify rock masses using rock mass rating systems
  • Undertake budgeting and cost control
  • Prepare technical reports

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