Graduate Water Engineer / Consultant
Graduate Water Engineer / Water Consultant - Dublin
See it differently
You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.
The Opportunity
At Arup, our Water Engineers and Consultants work on some of the world's most pressing water challenges. From sustainable water management and climate resilience to water infrastructure, flood risk, environmental protection and nature-based solutions, we help clients create lasting positive impacts for communities and the environment. We work across the entire water cycle, with utilities, local and regional governments, commercial water users, and other partners. We work on a wide range of projects in Ireland and internationally.
As a Graduate Water Engineer / Water Consultant, you'll work alongside industry-leading specialists on diverse projects across water, transport, energy, cities and the built environment, while receiving structured professional development and mentorship from experienced practitioners.
As a Graduate Water Engineer / Consultant at Arup, you will but not limited to:
- Support the planning, design and delivery of water and environmental projects.
- Assist in developing sustainable water management and climate resilience solutions.
- Contribute to flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and hydraulic modelling studies.
- Support the design of water infrastructure, including stormwater, wastewater and potable water systems.
- Analyse technical, environmental and operational data to inform project recommendations.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, calculations and project documentation.
- Use digital engineering tools, modelling software and GIS technologies to support project delivery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil engineers, environmental consultants, planners and sustainability specialists.
- Participate in site visits, surveys, inspections and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Develop your technical, commercial and professional skills through mentoring and structured training programmes.
Is this role right for you?
For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:
An undergraduate or bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in one of the following disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Water Engineering
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Hydrology
- Geography (with a water or environmental focus)
- Sustainable Engineering
- Ecological Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Climate Science
- Other closely related engineering, environmental or scientific disciplines
Alongside your technical knowledge, we're looking for graduates who demonstrate:
- A passion for water engineering, environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
- An interest in water resources, drainage, flood management and environmental consulting.
- Knowledge of water infrastructure and sustainable water management principles.
- Familiarity with modelling, GIS or engineering software such as InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, MicroDrainage, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks or similar tools.
- An understanding of digital engineering and data-driven decision making.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Previous internship, placement or project experience within water, environmental or civil engineering would be advantageous.
- Technical Excellence – a strong foundation in engineering and analytical thinking.
- Curious Mindset – enthusiasm for innovation, sustainability and continuous learning.
- Purposeful Collaboration – the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Problem Solving – developing creative and practical solutions to complex challenges.
- Communication (Written and Verbal) – clearly presenting technical information to a range of audiences.
To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:
- No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
- Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.
Closing Date:12 November 2026
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. We advise that you apply early.
Eligibility
We're able to consider candidates who require an employment permit to work in Ireland, where the role and offered salary meet the Irish Government's eligibility criteria (for example, under the Critical Skills or General Employment Permit schemes). All Employment Permits are granted at the discretion of the Deciding Officer with offers contingent to obtaining the correct immigration to work and reside in Ireland.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.
Regional addition:
For our permanent members we offer private medical insurance allowances, life assurance and income protection cover.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates may inform us of any disability, learning difference, or other circumstance that may require reasonable adjustments for interviews or assessments. Any information provided will be used only to make appropriate arrangements and will not be considered in any other aspect of your application or selection process.