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Graduate Hydrogeologist

Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology.

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The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Graduate Hydrogeologist to join our specialist team of groundwater practitioners located in Dublin, Ireland. The team is responsible for hydrogeological input to a portfolio of exciting, varied and multi-disciplinary projects and for groundwater-specific projects covering groundwater resources, groundwater engineering and environmental impact assessment both in Ireland and internationally.

  • Conduct groundwater and surface water monitoring, including collecting water quality samples and measuring water levels across various field sites.
  • Assist with field investigations, such as supervising borehole drilling, logging soil and rock samples and setting up pumping tests.
  • Manage and analyse environmental data using Excel, GIS mapping tools and basic databases to track water quality and quantity trends.
  • Contribute to technical reports and environmental assessments by organizing field data, creating maps and drafting initial summaries.
  • Support senior team members on water resource management, contamination or engineering projects while developing core hydrogeological skills.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for graduates who hold, or are on track to complete, a degree in Geology, Earth Science, or a related discipline—ideally with an MSc in Hydrogeology or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have a higher degree in Hydrogeology, although consideration may be given to holders of a degree or higher degree in other subjects providing you have relevant experience in hydrogeology.  

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

  • A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
  • Relevant disciplines include:
  • Earth Sciences (inc. Geology & Oceanography)
  • Civil Engineering; Ground / Geotechnical Engineering; Environmental Science

Experience across some or all of the following areas will be considered:

  • Physical Hydrogeology; Contaminant Hydrogeology; Hydro-geochemistry; Field Methods in Hydrogeology; Groundwater Modelling; Surface Water Hydrology; GIS and Remote Sensing; Geophysics;
  • Groundwater modelling; GIS spatial analysis; Data analysis; Borehole logging & geology software; Pumping test analysis; Field sampling & monitoring equipment proficiency; Technical report writing;
  • Hydrogeological impact assessment; Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); Appropriate Assessment (AA) and environmental legislation awareness; Groundwater quality assessment; Hydrogeological conceptual modelling; Database management; Python or R programming; Stakeholder engagement and communication

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. 

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 also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

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  • Deadline
    November 12th, 2026
  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Dublin and Cork
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Ecology/Environmental
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Geography
  • Geology/Minerals
  • Water/Hydrology
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