Geotechnical Engineer Work Placement

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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

We are currently seeking a Work Placement Geotechnical Engineer to join our specialist Ground Engineering team in Cork, Dublin, or Limerick, Ireland. The team provides geotechnical input to a portfolio of exciting, varied and multidisciplinary projects across Ireland and internationally. Our work spans major infrastructure, energy, water, environmental and development projects, with a strong focus on understanding ground and groundwater conditions and managing ground-related risks

During your work placement at Arup, you will work alongside a team on tasks such as:

• Geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical desk studies, site assessments and development of conceptual ground models.
• Planning and interpretation of ground investigations, including drilling, trial pitting, rock coring, geological logging, in situ testing and groundwater monitoring.
• Geotechnical design for a range of projects, including slope stability analysis, foundation, retaining walls, and ground improvement
• Geological and geotechnical assessments supporting infrastructure, environmental and development projects, including earthworks, slopes, excavations and rock engineering.
• Preparation of technical reports, factual and interpretative ground investigation reports, hydrogeological assessments and environmental documentation.
• Geotechnical input to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Environmental Statements and regulatory submissions.
• Assessment of potential impacts of developments on ground conditions, groundwater resources and groundwater-dependent receptors, including identification of mitigation measures.
• Working closely with specialists from other disciplines to develop integrated and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Attending project meetings and communicating with colleagues, project partners, contractors, regulators and clients

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for students who are working towards an undergraduate or master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnics, or a related discipline.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

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.