Internships at Grounded
Grounded runs a 12-16 month paid internship program for engineering students between their 3rd and 4th years of undergrad. Our interns work in a wide range of fields including Geotechnical, Hydrogeological, Environmental, and Geostructural Engineering. You can apply through your university’s internship program or directly at hr@groundedeng.ca.
See real engineering work in the field and in the office. Work on complex projects and challenging sites expanding your tool belt and knowledge base.
Work with and learn from experienced colleagues. Learn about different companies in our industry, and what they do. Build valuable connections.
Make new friends and participate in our social activities. Be a part of our company culture we are very proud to maintain
Get your boots dirty! Whether this is your first engineering job or you have field experience, you will be exposed to new projects and experiences
Part 1
Training and Field Work. Typically starting in May or June, you will spend a week in the Grounded office learning the fundamentals of field work, including health and safety, the basics of utility locates, safe excavations, borehole surveying, lab testing, equipment calibration and usage, and soil and rock logging. You will then be paired with experienced field staff and spend some time visiting real-world job sites. In Geotechnical-Environmental, this would include observing subsurface investigations, sampling soil and groundwater for chemical analysis, and performing in-situ testing. In Geostructural, this would include observing the construction of various types of below-grade systems such as shallow and deep foundations, shoring walls, and tieback anchors.
Part 2
Once interns become proficient with field work and have had a chance to see several real-world job sites, there is a gradual transition to… Engineering Analysis and drafting. In Geotechnical-Environmental, this would include preparing stratigraphic models (conceptual and numerical), tabulating graphical models of analytical chemistry, and performing geotechnical and hydrogeological calculations/analysis. In Geostructural, this would include processing field data for inspection/monitoring reports, performing site visits on behalf of design engineers, and learning design calculation methods.
Part 3
The culmination of your internship program is application of knowledge and Contributing to an Engineering Work Product. In Geotechnical-Environmental, this would take the form of preparing draft reports with engineering recommendations. In Geostructural, this might include completing a shoring design calculation using design software, drafting conceptual sketches, and preparing draft reports with engineering recommendations. Interns are supported by a team of experienced engineering staff. Each intern is assigned a supervisor who conducts daily check-ins, conducts and oversees training, and tracks progress to make sure you can make the most out of your internship experience.
Testimonials
"I was very fortunate to be hired into a company that prioritizes the well-being of its employees above all else. Everyone was always willing to support, teach and provide advice.
“It was fantastic working at a company where everyone cared about my learning experience. The people, the social events and company culture made my internship that much better.”
“The company culture at Grounded has been one of the best parts of my internship. Overall this experience has been invaluable and I am very grateful for this opportunity.”
"Grounded has helped me along my career path All the experienced staff working here guided me to build my skills and solidify my passion in this field.”
