Geologist - Hydrogeologist Work Placement

Arup; Cork; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Flexible working

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Work Placement Geologist/Hydrogeologist to join the Ground Engineering team in Cork or Dublin, Ireland. You will help deliver geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical input to diverse projects across Ireland and internationally.

The role offers hands-on field and desk work, including planning ground investigations, logging, groundwater monitoring, and report preparation, with an emphasis on sustainable engineering and learning within a global consultancy.

Qualifications

• Currently working towards an undergraduate or masters degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Hydrogeology, or related discipline.
• Demonstrates a passion for sustainable development and solving complex problems.
• Shows eagerness to learn and collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical desk studies and develop conceptual ground models.
• Plan and interpret ground investigations (drilling, trial pits, logging, in situ testing, groundwater monitoring).
• Undertake groundwater resource and borehole investigations, design and evaluate performance.
• Carry out hydrogeological investigations including pumping tests and groundwater data interpretation.
• Support infrastructure, environmental and development projects with geological assessments and earthworks considerations.
• Model groundwater flow, contaminant transport and geotechnical aspects to inform designs.
• Prepare technical reports and environmental documentation; contribute to EIAs and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with specialists from other disciplines to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Attend project meetings and communicate with clients, regulators and project partners.

Skills

Changemakers

Growth mindset

Innovative thinking

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate or Masters in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences or Hydrogeology

Job description

Geologist-Hydrogeologist Work Placement

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 Geologist/Hydrogeologist to join our specialist Ground Engineering team in Cork or Dublin, Ireland. The team provides geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological 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.
• Groundwater resource and supply investigations, including borehole feasibility assessments, borehole design and performance evaluation.
• Hydrogeological investigations, including pumping tests, groundwater monitoring programmes and interpretation of groundwater data.
• Geological and geotechnical assessments supporting infrastructure, environmental and development projects, including earthworks, slopes, excavations and rock engineering.
• Groundwater flow, contaminant transport and geotechnical modelling to support engineering design, resource assessment and risk evaluation.
• Preparation of technical reports, factual and interpretative ground investigation reports, hydrogeological assessments and environmental documentation.
• Geological and hydrogeological 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 masters degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Hydrogeology, 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.

Advert Closing Date: 16 October 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended

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.

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.

Candidates have the opportunity to discloseany disability or learning difference they may have on their application form. We will then make anyappropriate arrangementsfor you should you reach a further stage in our recruitment process. The information gathered during the recruitment process is only used to allow for adjustments to be made for the interviewand is not considered in any other context of your application.