Geoenvironmental Work Placement

Bright Network; Dublin; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Work Placement geoenvironmental scientist/engineer to join our Ground Engineering team in Cork or Dublin, Ireland. You will assist with geological, geoenvironmental, hydrogeological and geotechnical tasks on multidisciplinary projects across Ireland and internationally.

The role focuses on land and groundwater quality, environmental risks, and sustainable construction. During the placement you’ll work on desk studies, field planning, data interpretation, and technical

Qualifications

• Working towards an undergraduate or master's degree in Geoscience / Earth Science or Environmental Engineering.
• Passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
• Critical thinker who embraces new ideas and challenges the status quo.
• Growth mindset with eagerness to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable and ready to take on any challenge.

Responsibilities

• Geological, geoenvironmental, hydrogeological and geotechnical desk studies, site assessments and development of conceptual site models.
• Planning and interpretation of ground investigations, including drilling, trial pitting, rock coring, geological logging, and soil and water sampling.
• Assessment and interpretation of geochemical data to determine impacts on land and water quality.
• Review options for the sustainable use of soils and stone during construction projects.
• Groundwater contaminant transport modelling to assess need for remediation or assessing reuse impacts.
• Preparation of technical reports, geoenvironmental assessments, and environmental documentation.
• Geoenvironmental input to EIARs and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborating with specialists from other disciplines for integrated engineering solutions.
• Attending project meetings and communicating with colleagues, project partners, contractors, regulators and clients.

Skills

Changemakers

Growth mindset

Innovative thinking

Critical thinking

Education

Geoscience degree (undergrad or MSc)

Job description

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 geoenvironmental scientist/engineer to join our specialist Ground Engineering team in Cork or Dublin, Ireland. The team provides geological, geoenvironmental, hydrogeological and 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 land and groundwater quality conditions and managing environmental risks

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

• Geological, geoenvironmental, hydrogeological and geotechnical desk studies, site assessments and development of conceptual site models.
• Planning and interpretation of ground investigations, including drilling, trial pitting, rock coring, geological logging, and soil and water sampling.
• Assessment and interpretation of geochemical data to determine impacts on land and water quality.
• Review options for the sustainable use of soils and stone during construction projects
• Groundwater contaminant transport modelling to assess to need for remediation or assessing the potential impacts of the re-use of materials.
• Preparation of technical reports, geoenvironmental assessments, and environmental documentation.
• Geoenvironmental input to Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs), and regulatory submissions.
• 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 masters degree in Geoscience / Earth Science, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science / Engineering (which include geology) or similar.

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.