Graduate Civil Engineer - Water

Arup; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Flexible working

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Arup is seeking graduates in Ireland to join our water engineering team. You will work across the water cycle with utilities, governments, and project partners to support infrastructure design, flood mitigation, and water quality initiatives.

You will collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, develop technical outputs, and apply sustainable drainage concepts and hydraulic principles, using GIS tools such as ArcGIS. Recent grads with related degrees and strong communication are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated teamwork across multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical designs, drawings, and reports aligned with design standards and delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and internal guidance.
• Collaborate with team, project managers, clients and contractors to deliver outputs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

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 work across the entire water cycle, with utilities, local and regional governments, commercial water users and other partners. Our services include infrastructure design, asset management strategy, flood mitigation, sustainable water management, water strategies and research. We work on a wide range of projects in Ireland and internationally.

We employ a whole-systems approach, finding new ways to reduce water losses, improve water quality and strengthen supply. From designing and maintaining key water infrastructure to advising on natural catchments and flood defences, we help clients consider the long‑term economic, environmental and social dimensions of their proposals.

The duties may change depending on the specific projects but may include:

• Prepare technical designs, drawings, reports, correspondence, and other outputs in accordance with approved design standards and procedures in line with the delivery programme.
• Ensure that relevant legislation, regulations, policies, strategies and technical guidance is interpreted, followed and communicated across the team with guidance from senior members of staff.
• Communicate effectively and in a team environment with a broad cross‑section of individuals. This would typically include but is not limited to team colleagues and project managers, other internal design disciplines, clients and contractors.

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

An undergraduate or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in:

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Relevant academic modules or project experience in Water Engineering and Environmental Science.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment, both within the wider Water team and across multidisciplinary project teams and external stakeholders.

Sound understanding of engineering design principles relating to one or more of the following:

• Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Flood Risk Management and Assessment
• Water Quality Assessments
• Water and Wastewater Treatment
• Knowledge of hydrological and hydraulic principles.
• Strong digital capabilities, including experience with ArcGIS and other relevant engineering software.

Desired Skills & Capabilities we are looking for:

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and apply strong analytical thinking skills
• Problem Solving
• Effective Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Technical Excellence
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Learning and Development

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• 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.

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.

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 encourage you to apply early.

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.

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. #Ireland_Grads

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