Graduate Structural Engineer

Arup; Limerick; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup in Ireland is offering a Graduate Structural Engineer role across Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway. You will work with experienced structural engineers to perform analyses, design elements, and produce drawings using industry software.

The position emphasizes collaboration, client engagement, and site investigations as you contribute to sustainable built-environment projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing aBachelors or Masters degree in Structural Engineering (NFQ Level 8/9 or equivalent)
• Full working rights in Ireland
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated or on track to graduate before employment starts

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural analysis using GSA, Tekla Structural Designer, or other software.
• Complete the design of structural elements in reinforced concrete, steel, timber, or masonry.
• Prepare mark-ups and drawings using Revit or AutoCAD with structural technicians.
• Represent Arup at meetings with clients, other consultants and/or contractors.
• Conduct site visits and structural investigations.
• Prepare reports, presentations and site reports.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Structural Engineering (NFQ 8/9)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

GSA

Tekla Structural Designer

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

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Ireland.

As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you will, but not limited to:

Working Closely With Experienced Structuralengineers To

• Undertake structural analysis using GSA, Tekla Structural Designer, or other structural software.
• Complete the design of structural elements in reinforced concrete, steel, timber, or masonry.
• Prepare mark‑ups and work with structural technicians to produce structural drawings using Revit or AutoCAD.
• Represent Arup at meetings with the client, other consultants and/or contractors.
• Conduct site visits and structural investigations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and site reports.

Is this role right for you?

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

We're looking for graduates who are currently pursuing aBachelors or Masters degree in Structural Engineering (NFQ Level 8/9 or equivalent)

We Also Value

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative environment.

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.

Advert Closing Date: 12th November

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.

Eligibility

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, socio-economic 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.

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