Geotechnical Engineer

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin or Cork.

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

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. We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Broad range of flexible options including hybrid working.

We are and employee-owned, global firm of over 19,000 planners, designers, engineers and consultants around the world deliver innovative projects with creativity and passion. Arup have been operating in Ireland since 1946 and has over 800 staff working in Ireland based in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team in Ireland. The successful candidate will work across a portfolio of exciting, varied and multi-disciplinary projects. You will work with a team of hydrogeologists, contaminated land specialists, engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers. The role will focus on geotechnical engineering projects but with the opportunity to work across the full range of projects delivered by the Ground Engineering discipline.  

Our current projects where we expect the candidate could contribute include:

• Geotechnical input for pharmaceutical, industrial, and commercial projects across Ireland.

• Major infrastructure projects, e.g. Metrolink, Dart Expansion, including highway projects such as N6 Galway Ring Road, N24 Cahir to Limerick Junction, N4 Carrick-on-Shannon.

• Involvement with exciting international projects including interaction with other Arup offices across Ireland and Europe, e.g. data centre projects in Spain, Netherlands, Scandinavia and tall commercial towers in Tirana, Albania.

• Development of industry standards and guidance as part of our TII standards commission.

As a Geotechnical Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Undertaking desks studies and site walkovers.

• Planning, supervising and geotechnical interpretation of ground investigations

• Technical analysis of foundations, retaining structures, slope stability and earthworks. Including the preparation of design reports and technical specifications.

• Technical support during the construction phase including periodic visits to site.

• Incorporate the latest digital tools and automation on our projects

• This is a great opportunity to further develop technical and business skills in a stimulating and supportive environment within a large Ground Engineering team. You will also develop relationships with our firm’s wider engineering community and our clients’ engineering and project teams.

Does this role inspire you?

• These are the essential skills and qualifications for the position:

• 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.

• Over two years post graduate experience that has developed a strong grounding in this field and thus can demonstrate a thorough knowledge of geotechnical fundamentals.

We also value:

• Experience and ability in geotechnical design software and GIS.

• Experience in liaison with, and supervision of, ground investigation contractors.

• Excellent communication, report writing and teamwork skills, with the ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative environment.

• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills. And ability to meet strict deadlines.

• Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges.

• Flexibility to travel, work on site, and full drivers licence.

• Willingness to develop commercial awareness and acumen, in addition to technical design skills.

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?