Water Engineering Work Placement

Arup; Ireland; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Arup’s Water Engineer Work Placement in Ireland offers hands-on experience in a global consultancy. You’ll work with the Ireland water team on projects from flood relief schemes to treatment plant design, gaining exposure to civil and environmental engineering work.

You’ll collaborate with engineers across disciplines, develop digital skills (ArcGIS) and learn from mentors while meeting project deadlines. A strong interest in water and wastewater treatment and sustainable drainage is valued.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in civil, environmental, chemical or related engineering.
• Interest in water/wastewater treatment and sustainable drainage.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support design and analysis for water projects in Ireland and internationally.
• Assist with flood risk assessment and hydrological studies.
• Help prepare technical reports and drawings.

Skills

Teamwork

Hydrological principles

ArcGIS

Water/wastewater knowledge

Deadline-driven

Education

Pursuing civil/environmental/chemical engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Water Engineer Work Placement

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.

Water Engineer Work Placement

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

Our water team in Arup works on a wide range of projects in Ireland and internationally. Projects include flood relief schemes, network and treatment plant design and sustainable drainage design for a wide range of projects to support Arup in the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

We have a wide breadth of skills and qualifications in our team and would be interested in hearing from candidates who are studying civil, structural, chemical, or environmental engineering or for environmental or science qualifications.

Is this role right for you?

We're Looking For Students Who Have

• A proven ability to work within a team environment, both internally among the greater Water team and externally within project teams and with stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of civil and structural components of flood risk, water or linear infrastructure.
• Knowledge of hydrological principles
• Strong relevant digital skills including ArcGIS
• Interest in water and wastewater treatment types
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and strong analytical skills

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.

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.

Candidates have the opportunity to discloseany 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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