Industrial or Summer Placement Student - Ground Engineering - Leeds (2026)

Overview

Support ground investigations, data analysis, reporting and design as a Ground Engineering intern.

Key Responsibilities

• technical reporting
• data analysis
• design support
• tender docs
• ground investigation
• team collaboration

Tasks

-Technical Reporting – Assist in preparing interpretative and design reports, ground models, and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to relevant guidelines and standards. -Data Collection and Analysis – Contribute to the gathering, management, and interpretation of geological and geotechnical data using tools such as Openground for data management and Leapfrog for 3D geological modelling. -Design Support – Help in the design and assessment of foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, earthworks, and rock slope stabilisation under the guidance of experienced engineers and geologists. -Tender Documentation – Assist in preparing Ground Engineering tender documents for construction. E.g., Works Requirements and drawings -Support Ground Investigation Projects – Assist with desk studies, site inspections, rockface surveys, and geomorphological mapping. Help plan and procure ground investigations, and support senior staff in supervising on-site activities. -Collaboration and Teamwork – Work alongside multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, engineering geologists, and environmental specialists, to deliver integrated project solutions.

Requirements

• autocad
• civil 3d
• numerical modelling
• civil engineering
• health safety
• geotechnics

What You Bring

-Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is advantageous but not essential. -Aware of health & safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations in engineering. -Strong interest in geotechnics and enthusiasm for engaging with multi-disciplinary colleagues and clients. -Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Geology, with an expected 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or higher. -Willing to travel for work, including visits to project sites and possibly other AECOM offices. -Numerical Modelling – Develop skills in 2D and 3D numerical analysis using AECOM’s software packages, supporting geotechnical modelling and simulations. -Health, Safety, and Sustainability Awareness – Apply health and safety practices during site and office-based tasks, with consideration for environmental and sustainability principles in all project work. -Highly organised, able to prioritise tasks, and work collaboratively within a team or independently with initiative. -A clean driving licence is a plus but not essential. -Creative, practical, and detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to problem-solving, planning, and design. -Comfortable using computers for design work and calculations. -Effective communicator in English, skilled in writing, presenting, creating drawings, and preparing reports.

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About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

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