Geotechnical Engineer

Arup; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Global opportunities

Job summary

Arup in Ireland is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to design and deliver geotechnical solutions for foundations, slope stability, and earthworks on major international commissions and Irish infrastructure.

You will prepare reports, supervise ground investigations, and integrate digital tools and numerical analysis to improve project outcomes. The role offers collaboration with experts, skill development, and opportunities to mentor junior staff across a dynamic portfolio.

Qualifications

• Honours Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent). A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or Soil Mechanics is an advantage.
• Over 3 years of post-graduate experience in geotechnical design and/or construction.
• Strong technical understanding of the design of deep excavations, deep and shallow foundations, earthworks, slope stability, and soft ground solutions.
• Good planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to maintain personal effectiveness across several projects and communicate confidently in both technical and non-technical settings.
• Experience in planning, managing, supervising, and interpreting ground investigation contracts, and/or experience in numerical analysis and GIS.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, ideally working towards Chartered status, with the flexibility to travel and work on-site (a full driver’s licence is a strong advantage).

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical design and analysis for foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, and earthworks on major international commissions and nationally significant Irish infrastructure.
• Prepare high-quality design reports, technical specifications, desk studies, and site walkovers for educational, pharmaceutical, industrial, and commercial developments.
• Plan, supervise, and interpret geotechnical ground investigations, providing technical support during the construction phase, including periodic site visits.
• Incorporate the latest digital tools, automation, and numerical analysis into our projects to enhance project delivery.
• Develop your project management and commercial awareness skills, while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues as you strengthen your own leadership capabilities.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Foundations

Slope stability

Earthworks

Ground investigations

Numerical analysis

GIS

Project management

Mentoring

Travel on-site

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Geotechnical Eng

Postgraduate Geotechnical Eng or Soil Mechanics

Job description

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Ireland.

Engineer the ground beneath tomorrow’s most critical infrastructure.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Ground Engineering team is the largest in Ireland, bringing together geotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, contaminated land specialists, and engineering geologists. We deliver innovative projects with creativity and passion, shaping the built environment across Ireland and the wider European business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly specialised team and contribute to a dynamic portfolio of complex, multidisciplinary projects. You will play a key role in shaping some of the most significant infrastructure and development schemes in Ireland and across Europe.

While the role focuses on geotechnical engineering design and delivery, you will also gain valuable exposure to the full breadth of Ground Engineering disciplines. This position offers a stimulating and supportive environment to advance your technical, business, and people skills, working alongside industry experts and developing relationships with our firm’s wider engineering community. It also offers the opportunity to place sustainability at the heart of engineering solutions.

As a Geotechnical Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Deliver geotechnical design and analysis for foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, and earthworks on major international commissions (e.g., hyperscale data centres in Europe, the Fehmarnsund Link) and nationally significant Irish infrastructure (e.g., Metrolink, DART+, N6 Galway Ring Road).
• Prepare high-quality design reports, technical specifications, desk studies, and site walkovers for educational, pharmaceutical, industrial, and commercial developments.
• Plan, supervise, and interpret geotechnical ground investigations, providing technical support during the construction phase, including periodic site visits.
• Incorporate the latest digital tools, automation, and numerical analysis into our projects to enhance project delivery.
• Develop your project management and commercial awareness skills, while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues as you strengthen your own leadership capabilities.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for a motivated and ambitious engineer looking to build a strong foundation in geotechnical design. We also value:

• An honours Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent). A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or Soil Mechanics is an advantage.
• Over 3 years of post-graduate experience in geotechnical design and/or construction.
• Strong technical understanding of the design of deep excavations, deep and shallow foundations, earthworks, slope stability, and soft ground solutions.
• Good planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to maintain personal effectiveness across several projects and communicate confidently in both technical and non-technical settings.
• Experience in planning, managing, supervising, and interpreting ground investigation contracts, and/or experience in numerical analysis and GIS.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, ideally working towards Chartered status, with the flexibility to travel and work on-site (a full driver’s licence is a strong advantage).

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

Professional Growth and Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.

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 and Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.

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 are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

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. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?