Graduate Water and Flooding Engineer - 2025 Graduate Programme
Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin and Cork.
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Opportunity
Our water team in Arup works on a wide range of projects in Ireland and internationally. Projects include flood relief schemes, network and treatment plant design and sustainable drainage design for a wide range of projects to support Arup in the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We have a wide breadth of skills and qualifications in our team and would be interested in hearing from candidates with a background in civil, structural, chemical or environmental engineering or those with environmental or science qualifications. A number of specialities and project types exist within the water and flooding team.
As a Graduate Water Engineer at Arup, you will:
The duties may change depending on the specific projects but may include:
- Prepare technical designs, drawings, reports, correspondence, and other outputs in accordance with approved design standards and procedures in line with the delivery programme.
- Ensure that relevant legislation, regulations, policies, strategies and technical guidance is interpreted, followed and communicated across the team with guidance from senior members of staff.
- Communicate effectively and in a team environment with a broad cross-section of individuals. This would typically include, but is not limited to; team colleagues and project managers, other internal design disciplines, clients and contractors.
Does this role inspire you?
We're looking for graduates who are currently pursuing a Bachelor degree in a civil, structural, chemical or environmental engineering discipline or those with environmental or science qualifications (equivalent to Level 8 in the Irish NFQ) . We also value:
- A Master’s degree within these fields would be beneficial but not essential.
- A proven ability to work within a team environment, both internally among the greater Water team and externally within project teams and with stakeholders
- Sound understanding of design principles for elements that may include SUDS, flood risk assessments, water quality assessments, water / wastewater treatment etc
- Knowledge of hydrological principles
- Strong relevant digital skills including ArcGIS
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and strong analytical skills
Why Arup?
At Arup, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their growth from day one. As a trust-owned company, we're driven by our purpose and values, creating a collaborative and rewarding environment for our employees.
Benefits that work for you:
- Professional Growth & Development: Kickstart your career with our structured graduate development program, benefit from continuous learning opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
- 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 graduate salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing program.
- 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 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.
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