Maritime Engineer Work Placement

Arup; Dublin; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup is offering a work placement within its Maritime Engineering Teams in Dublin, supporting the design and delivery of sustainable maritime infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with colleagues globally, perform site visits and computations, and prepare technical reports and presentations while engaging with clients and other specialists.

We seek students pursuing a Civil or Structural Engineering degree with strong digital skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Students working toward a Civil or Structural Engineering degree.
• Strong digital skills and keen interest in sustainable infrastructure solutions.
• Detail oriented with good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist on design and delivery of maritime engineering projects.
• Conduct site visits, data analysis and computations; prepare reports and presentations.
• Participate in client, consultant and contractor meetings.

Skills

Digital skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree in progress

Tools

Data analysis

Computations

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

Our Maritime Engineering Teams at Arup work on the design and delivery of sustainable solutions on a wide range of international maritime projects such as ports, marinas, offshore energy and coastal protection projects and support multi-disciplinary projects.

During the work placement you will work both, collaboratively and independently within the team, with the ability to work with other Arup colleagues around the globe through our various technology solutions. Conduct site visits and investigations. Undertake computations and data analysis and prepare technical reports and presentations. Participate in meetings with the client, other consultants and/or contractors.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for students working towards a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

We also value:

• Strong digital skills and a keen interest in developing sustainable infrastructure solutions.
• Detail oriented and having good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other team members to achieve tight deadlines.

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: 12 November 2026

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.

Candidateshave the opportunity todiscloseany 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.