Offshore Geotechnical Engineer Intern

4w4 weeks ago

Fugro

Wallingford, GB · Internship · £20,000 – £25,000

About this role

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Year in Industry Placement Student to join the Geotechnical team, starting August 2025. This is open to 2nd-year undergraduate students studying an Earth Science-related or civil engineering degree for a 12-month industrial placement. The role provides hands-on experience across geotechnical tasks without commercial accountability.

The placement student will support field and office-based geotechnical activities alongside experienced engineers and geologists. Tasks include field investigations, data processing, and technical reporting while aligning with quality, health, safety, security and environmental standards. This developmental role exposes you to real engineering projects.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, laboratory, project management, QHSSE and commercial teams. Accurate survey logs, project records, and quality checks on data are maintained under supervision. Adherence to QHSSE policies and safe ways of working is essential at all times.

Throughout the placement, you will be supported and mentored by experienced professionals for technical and professional development. Bring curiosity, motivation and willingness to learn to contribute to business success, safety and growth. Identify opportunities for process improvement in workflows.

Requirements

Currently studying towards an Earth Science-related degree, such as Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or civil engineering
Genuine interest in geotechnical engineering and ground investigation work
Strong attention to detail and an analytical, methodical approach to problem-solving
Willingness to learn and take guidance from experienced engineers and geologists
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Good written and verbal communication skills
Interest in working with data, reports and technical documentation
Enthusiasm for gaining hands-on experience using industry-leading technology and systems

Responsibilities

Assist engineers and geologists with field investigations, including soil descriptions, basic soil testing and in-situ testing processing
Support the preparation of technical reports both on site and in the office
Carry out data entry, data processing and production of figures and plates for reports
Process and analyse geotechnical data, including basic error checking and corrections
Maintain accurate survey logs and project records
Perform quality control and quality assurance checks on collated data prior to delivery
Support low to medium complexity project activities under supervision
Identify opportunities for process improvement within workflows

Benefits

Supported and mentored by experienced professionals
Exposure to real engineering projects with field investigations, data processing and technical reporting
Alignment with Fugro’s quality, health, safety, security and environmental standards
Contribution to business success, safety and growth