Coastal Engineer

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin, Limerick, Cork or Galway  

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

The maritime sector has a key role to play in supporting our sustainable development strategy.  Our maritime skills are critical in supporting the energy transition, coastal resilience and the development of sustainable ports.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to drive innovation by working on a wide range of international maritime projects improving coastal resilience against natural hazards and climate change. You'll play a key role in shaping sustainable built environments by collaborating with a talented team and working with prestigious clients. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development within a global firm committed to positive social impact and innovation.

As a Coastal Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Develop metocean and coastal modelling studies.
• Design maritime and coastal protection (nature-based solutions, breakwaters, erosion protection, etc.) and flood protection structures.
• Be involved in the assessment and management of coastal, estuarine and marine areas, including reports, plans, specifications, and budget estimates.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, working with multidisciplinary teams across Arup offices globally.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about coastal resilience. You'll also need:

• Engineering degree qualified in civil engineering with specialisation in maritime or coastal discipline or equivalent;
• At least 3 years post – qualification design experience in coastal engineering;
• Experience in Coastal Hydrodynamics and Morphology modelling. 
• Experience in Coastal Erosion Risk Assessment would be an advantage
• Two or more years’ experience in Irish/UK market and/or knowledge of one or more European languages would be an advantage. 

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 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.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. 

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?