Civil & Structural Geotechnical Intern

Maire S.P.A. – a company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, leading an engineering Group operating in around 50 countries with approximately 50 active companies. It develops and implements innovative technologies supporting the energy transition and offers Sustainable Technology Solutions and Integrated E&C Solutions for fertilizers, hydrogen, CO₂ capture, fuels, chemicals, and polymers – is seeking a Civil & Structural Geotechnical Intern to join Tecnimont S.P.A., within the Civil & Structural function.

The Civil & Structural Geotechnical Intern will be directly involved in the following project: “Data‑Driven Back‑Analysis of Pile Load Tests Across the Company Portfolio"

Project Description:

Main driver of the Project is to support an initiative aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of pile design throughout EPC Projects. The project focuses on gathering, structuring, and analyzing performed pile load test data from multiple completed and ongoing EPC projects in the Company’s portfolio. Final objective is to identify the most suitable geotechnical calculation approaches, validate design assumptions against real performances, assess appropriate Factors of Safety (FOS), and explore predictive modelling techniques (including AI‑based methods) to estimate pile capacity.

Main Activities & Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Structuring: gather available pile load test results, installation records, and monitoring data from various EPC projects. Extract and organize relevant geotechnical investigation data, including soil profiles, laboratory test results, in‑situ test results (CPT, SPT, PMT, etc.) and related geotechnical interpretation and design basis. Build a structured dataset linking geotechnical data and design basis to measured pile performance.
• Back‑Analysis of Pile Capacity: Compare measured pile capacities from load tests with calculated values from existing design methods used in past projects. Perform back‑analysis of failure loads, shaft resistance, and end‑bearing contributions. Identify trends, discrepancies, and performance‑driven recommendations.
• Evaluation of Design Methods & Factors of Safety: Benchmark multiple calculation methods. Assess variability in predictions across soil types, pile types, installation techniques, and load conditions. Recommend suitable design approaches and FOS ranges for different geotechnical contexts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mathematical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Civil Engineering, or related fields;
  
• Fundamental Knowledge of Soil Mechanics: understanding of basic soil behavior, stress‑strain concepts, shear strength, consolidation, permeability, and how these influence geotechnical design.
• Geotechnical Testing Knowledge: Familiarity with common laboratory and field tests such as:
• Familiarity with Geotechnical Design and Pile Design: Awareness of common pile design methods and concepts, such as shaft resistance, end bearing, safety factors, and empirical/analytical approaches.
• Knowledge of geotechnical and programming software: Ensoft Package (APILE, LPILE, GROUP), Plaxis, Autocad, Excel, Python
• Interest in geotechnical design and Civil & Structural engineering;
  
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to learn advanced methodologies;
  
• Fluency in English.