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Premium hair styling tools for professionals

Geotechnical Engineer Intern

Summer 2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's
Bluffton, SC, USA
HybridThree days in the office per week.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • Very limited work-based experience is expected (0 to 3 months).
Responsibilities
  • Assist technical staff with field and laboratory testing of construction materials, including soils, asphalt, and concrete.
  • Support engineers with geotechnical fieldwork, soil classification, and laboratory testing.
  • Collect data from standard sources and input it into standard formats to produce accurate reports.
  • Analyze and interpret geological and geophysical field data to contribute to well proposals.
  • Help senior colleagues collect and analyze data by performing routine reservoir characterization and analysis tasks.
  • Contribute to developing engineering solutions and implement feasibility testing to provide feedback and validate designs.
  • Use data management systems to access required information.
  • Research and recommend technical developments to improve website, portal, software, and supporting infrastructure quality and user needs.
  • Collect and create content, best practices, and case studies to capture and share knowledge.
  • Develop capabilities through assessment and development planning, training, and coaching; maintain knowledge of relevant technology, external regulations, and industry best practices through ongoing education, conferences, and specialist media.
  • Support others by carrying out project management activities.
  • Support others by carrying out research activities.
  • Support technical troubleshooting by helping identify, analyze, and resolve issues with equipment and experiments.
  • Contribute to developing and implementing exploration plans for specific projects.

About the company

ghd, a brand under Coty, makes premium hair styling tools for professional and home use, including straighteners, hair dryers, and curling irons. The devices are designed to deliver salon-quality results and rely on premium build and performance across its product lines. ghd sells through multiple channels, such as its own website, luxury retailers like Nordstrom, and online platforms like Amazon, creating a direct-to-consumer and luxury retail presence. Unlike many brands, it focuses on a niche of high-performance tools with a strong brand reputation, targeting consumers who want professional-grade results. The company aims to grow its market share in beauty by offering reliable, high-quality tools that are familiar to professionals and consumers alike.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Warrington, United Kingdom

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
GlobeNewswire
May 21st, 2026
GHD acquires Bowman Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

GHD today announced the acquisition of Texas-based civil and transportation engineering firm Bowman Engineering & Consulting, Inc. ...

GlobeNewswire
Oct 2nd, 2025
GHD acquires ADA Engineering to meet Florida’s surging infrastructure demand

Global firm expands US presence with Miami-based acquisition...

Australian Financial Review
Sep 30th, 2022
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There’s nothing muddying the waters with this deal.