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Graduate Geoenvironmental Scientist/Engineer

Geology, Environmental Science.

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.

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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

Are you passionate about the ground beneath our feet and its role in creating sustainable infrastructure? Join Arup's Early Careers Programme as a Graduate Geoenvironmental Scientist / Engineer in Cork or Dublin and help deliver innovative solutions for major infrastructure, energy, water, environmental and development projects across Ireland and internationally.

As a geoenvironmental specialist within our Ground Engineering team, you will develop an understanding of land, groundwater, and environmental conditions, helping clients manage environmental risks and deliver sustainable outcomes.

What you'll do (not limited to):

  • Reviewing environmental and historical information highlighting potential contamination.
  • Undertake geoenvironmental assessments establishing potential connections between contamination and receptors.
  • Assist in the design or ground investigations, and carry out site inspections, geological logging, and soil and groundwater sampling.
  • Analyse geochemical and environmental data to assess land and water quality.
  • Assess suitability of material for re-use, recovery or disposal and input into sustainable materials reuse strategies. 
  • Contribute to detailed assessments including groundwater modelling and remediation assessments.
  • Prepare technical reports, environmental assessments, and regulatory submissions.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.

Is this role right for you?

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

A Bachelor's degree or undergraduate (Level 8 or above), or Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline, including:

  • Geoscience / Earth Science
  • Hydrogeology
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geology
  • A related discipline

We'd also like to see:

  • A strong interest in the ground environment and sustainable development.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn.
  • A passion for delivering environmentally responsible solutions.

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
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