Summer 2026

Geotechnical Engineering Intern

Posted on 10/7/2025

GHD

GHD

201-500 employees

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

No salary listed

Hilton Head Island, SC, USA + 1 more

More locations: Savannah, GA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; three days on-site per week.

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in either Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field
  • Understanding of Engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to learn on the job and apply theory in a practical setting
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
Responsibilities
  • Assist technical staff with field and laboratory testing of construction materials, including soils, asphalt, and concrete
  • Assist engineers with fieldwork for geotechnical projects, assist with soil classification of geotechnical investigation samples, assist with laboratory testing of geotechnical samples
Desired Qualifications
  • AutoCAD skills would be a plus

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHD expands U.S. presence with Orlando EDO hub targeting 200 engineers by 2025.
  • Partnership with Esri enhances GIS capabilities for digital engineering projects.
  • Involvement in Borumba $14.2B pumped hydro project starts construction in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Queensland Government terminated ECRi funding post-July 2017 pilot phase.
  • Arup diverts contracts via superior global networks in 12-24 months.
  • METS Ignited's $100M funding eclipses ECRi, pulling clients in 6-12 months.

What makes GHD unique

  • ECRi Hub connects entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses for commercialization in engineering sectors.
  • GHD provides specialized mentoring using deep technical and market knowledge to startups.
  • Hub collaborates with Queensland Government to bridge innovation gaps in resources industries.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

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