Graduate Geoenvironmental Scientist / Engineer

Arup; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is recruiting a Graduate Geoenvironmental Scientist / Engineer in Dublin or Cork to support ground engineering and environmental projects across Ireland and internationally.

The role develops knowledge of land, groundwater, and environmental conditions, enabling delivery of sustainable infrastructure and risk management for clients. Applicants should have a related degree and be on track to graduate, with limited full-time experience and a drive to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level or higher in geoscience-related field
• Interest in ground environment and sustainable development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Curiosity, initiative and willingness to learn
• Passion for delivering environmentally responsible solutions
• Provide transcript with application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Review environmental and historical information indicating contamination
• Undertake geoenvironmental assessments linking contamination and receptors
• Assist design of ground investigations and site inspections
• Analyse geochemical data for land and water quality
• Assess material reuse, recovery, or disposal options
• Contribute to groundwater modelling and remediation assessments
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on integrated engineering solutions

Skills

Geoscience

Hydrogeology

Environmental Engineering

Geology

Related discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geoscience or related field

Master's/PhD in relevant discipline (pursuing)

Job description

Graduate Geoenvironmental Scientist / Engineer

Graduate Geoenvironmental Scientist / Engineer

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

Are you passionate about the ground beneath our feet and its role in creating sustainable infrastructure? Join Arup's Early Careers Programme as a Graduate Geoenvironmental Scientist / Engineer in Cork or Dublin and help deliver innovative solutions for major infrastructure, energy, water, environmental and development projects across Ireland and internationally.

As a geoenvironmental specialist within our Ground Engineering team, you will develop an understanding of land, groundwater, and environmental conditions, helping clients manage environmental risks and deliver sustainable outcomes.

What you'll do (not limited to):

Reviewing environmental and historical information highlighting potential contamination.

Undertake geoenvironmental assessments establishing potential connections between contamination and receptors.

Assist in the design or ground investigations, and carry out site inspections, geological logging, and soil and groundwater sampling.

Analyse geochemical and environmental data to assess land and water quality.

Assess suitability of material for re-use, recovery or disposal and input into sustainable materials reuse strategies.

Contribute to detailed assessments including groundwater modelling and remediation assessments.

Prepare technical reports, environmental assessments, and regulatory submissions.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.

Is this role right for you?

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

A Bachelor's degree (Level 8 or above) or studying towards a Master's degree or PhD in the following relevant disciplines:

Geoscience / Earth Science

Hydrogeology

Environmental Engineering

Geology

A related discipline

We'd also like to see:

A strong interest in the ground environment and sustainable development.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and teamwork abilities .

Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn.

A passion for delivering environmentally responsible solutions.

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

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.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. We advise that you apply early.

Closing Date: 12 November 2026

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.

For our permanent members we offer private medical insurance allowances, life assurance and income protection cover.

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.

Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.