Year In Industry 2026 - Offshore Geotechnical Engineer
About this role
Job Description
We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Year in Industry Placement Student to join Fugro’s Geotechnical team in Wallingford, starting August 2025. This opportunity is open to 2nd‑year undergraduate students studying an Earth Science‑related or civil engineering degree, who are looking to complete a 12‑month industrial placement.
The Geotechnical Engineering Placement Student will work alongside experienced engineers and geologists, supporting field and office‑based geotechnical activities. This is a developmental role designed to provide practical, hands‑on experience across a wide range of geotechnical engineering tasks and does not carry commercial or project accountability.
The placement offers exposure to real engineering projects, combining field investigations, data processing and technical reporting while ensuring alignment with Fugro’s quality, health, safety, security and environmental (QHSSE) standards. Throughout the placement, you will be supported and mentored by experienced professionals to guide your technical and professional development.
At Fugro, every role contributes to the success, safety and growth of our business and our people. As a Geotechnical Engineering Year in Industry Placement Student, you will play an important part by bringing curiosity, motivation and a willingness to learn.
Your Role and 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
Contribute ideas for improving existing data processing or reporting methods
Work collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, laboratory, project management, QHSSE and commercial teams
Adhere to Fugro QHSSE policies and safe ways of working at all times
What You’ll Need to Thrive in This Role:
Currently studying towards an Earth Science-related degree, such as Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a similar discipline, such as civil engineering
A 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
- Contribute ideas for improving existing data processing or reporting methods
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, laboratory, project management, QHSSE and commercial teams
- Adhere to Fugro QHSSE policies and safe ways of working at all times
- Currently studying towards an Earth Science-related degree, such as Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a similar discipline, such as civil engineering
- A 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
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for gaining hands-on experience using industry-leading technology and systems
- Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
- Competitive salary
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Health cash plan
- Group life assurance
- Group income protection
- Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
- Electric car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts platform
- The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Long service awards
- Fugro values awards
- Employee referral bonus schem
About Fugro Norway
Who we are Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.