STAR: CFD, Building Physics and Wind Work Placement

Arup; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Ireland invites students and graduates in Civil, Environmental, Structural, Mechanical or Building Engineering to join its Early Careers programme. You will gain hands-on experience in microclimate analysis, CFD, wind and thermal comfort studies, and climate risk assessments on real-world projects.

Collaborate with engineers across disciplines, attend design team meetings, present outcomes, and develop skills in building physics and digital tools while contributing to sustainable design.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or higher Degree in Civil, Environmental, Structural, Mechanical, Building Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics, building physics, energy modelling and/or environmental physics.
• Basic coding, scripting and/or digital awareness skills.
• Interest in the built environment.
• Experience or familiarity with computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge and skills in understanding and analysing local microclimates.
• Assist with studies to identify the impact of different climate conditions on microclimate, pedestrian wind comfort and air quality.
• Learn building physics and CFD analyses to support design decisions (wind & thermal comfort, emission dispersion, ventilation).
• Assist climate investigations to understand natural hazards and climate change risks.
• Collaborate with structural, civil, mechanical engineers and risk consultants on innovative projects.
• Work with in-house technical and digital specialists to find solutions for client challenges.
• Attend design team meetings and present design outcomes.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Building physics

Energy modelling

CFD

Python

Programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related

Master’s degree or higher in related field

Tools

Python

Job description

See it differently - Early Careers at Arup

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

• Develop knowledge and skills in understanding and analysing local microclimates


• Assist with studies to identify the impact of different climate conditions on microclimate, pedestrian wind comfort and air quality.


• Learn how to perform building physics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses to determine critical conditions to support and improve design decisions (wind & thermal comfort, emission dispersion, ventilation, mechanical heating and cooling, building physics)


• Assist in undertaking climate investigations to understand the risk posed by natural hazards and the physical threat of climate change.


• Collaborate with other structural engineers, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and risk consultants on innovative buildings and infrastructure projects.


• Work closely with our in-house technical and digital specialists to help find unique solutions for our clients’ challenges


• Attend design team meetings and present design outcomes.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for students who are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or higher Degree in Civil, Environmental, Structural, Mechanical, Building Engineering, or other related disciplines.

We Also Value

• Fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics, building physics, energy modelling and/or environmental physics.


• Basic coding, scripting and / or digital awareness skills.


• Interest in the built environment.


• Experience in computational fluid dynamics


• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages.


• Experience or familiarity with the built environment, i.e. buildings, transportation infrastructure, and other civil infrastructure through research

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.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended

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.

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