Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. When you join Arup, you immediately become part of our global community working on some of the world’s most recognised projects.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.

Arup’s Ground Engineering team in Ireland includes geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, hydrogeologists, and GIS specialists, supported by our global expertise across all disciplines. We provide innovative ground engineering solutions for all types of projects and clients, both within Ireland and internationally, adding value through technical excellence, creative thinking, and understanding of our client’s long-term objectives.

We currently have a requirement for a graduate geotechnical engineer with a passion for geotechnics to join our Ground Engineering Team in Dublin. We are seeking a candidate that can deliver innovative solutions which provide value to our clients, while meeting the highest technical standards. The candidate should also possess excellent communication skills and the ability to understand client requirements. This is a permanent role and offers the successful candidate long-term opportunities for career development.

Your Responsibilities

• Contributing to wide variety of projects, both in Ireland and overseas, working in both the field and office-based work under the supervision of senior staff.
• Planning, supervising and reporting on ground investigations.
• Design of foundations, retaining structures, slope stability and earthworks for a range of building and infrastructure projects.
• Preparation of specifications and reports.
• Communicating design solutions and advice to a range of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding trends and best practices in the geotechnical industry and contributing to geotechnical research.
• Participating in local Professional Associations and start to work towards Chartership.
• Communicating effectively in written and verbal presentation formats.
• Possible short-term assignments within Ireland and overseas.
  
  
  

We Seek The Following Qualifications, Attributes, And Skills

• As a minimum, candidates will have an honour bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Structural Engineering. A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Thorough knowledge of geotechnical fundamentals.
• Ability to work independently as well as well as a proven team player and have a proactive approach to work.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Good communication skills essential for team-based working.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.
• Interest and ability in 3D modelling, scripting, numerical analysis or GIS would be an advantage.
• Flexibility to travel, and full drivers licence would be an advantage
  
  
  

The Graduate Development Programme Offers

• Europe Graduate Induction programme.
• Professional Development Training Programme along with a tailored personal development plan to help you grow in your team.
• Mentor and buddy system.
• Continuous support for you to achieve chartership.
• A working culture that is inclusive, nurturing, and challenging.
• The opportunity to work abroad as a part of our global mobility programme.
• Access to our skills networks and Arup University.
• A generous reward package which includes salary, benefits and twice annual profit share.
  
  
  

'A better way'- Sustainability and Social Equity

At Arup, we strive to bring environmental sustainability and social equity together. We put sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development that helps tackle issues such as climate change and poverty. We have made a commitment to reach net zero by 2030 and to contribute meaningfully to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating shared value for our clients and our communities while safeguarding our planet. Read our net zero carbon plan here.

A career at Arup gives you the chance to have a positive impact on the world. For us, corporate responsibility is not just a policy; it’s a way of working.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another, and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness, and respect.

Join us in shaping a better world

We place social purpose high among our values. Working with a wide range of partner organisations, we use our technical and strategic capabilities to support the most disadvantaged, vulnerable, and marginalised communities in the world. Our community engagement programme aims to produce a more sustainably developed world, focusing on food security; clean and renewable energy; water and sanitation; improved shelter; and social mobility.

Arup is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are also a certified CPD employer with Engineers Ireland. In 2016, we received the Business Working Responsibly Mark from Business in the Community Ireland, recognising our sustainable business practices.

Share your passion and experience in a global culture that believes your potential to achieve is endless. This is your opportunity to shine. IREGrad

The deadline for applications is 10th November 2023. We will revert to all applications after hiring manager review.