Geotechnical Engineer - 2026 Work Placement

Ground Engineering

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin and Cork.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

We are seeking candidates who are pursuing Bachelors or Masters degrees in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related disciplines to join on placement with our Ground Engineering Team in Dublin or Cork. This is an opportunity for candidates with an interest in all aspects of ground engineering who wishes to gain experience among our team of geo-specialists.

The role also offers the opportunity to gain experience of other disciplines through working as part of multidisciplinary project teams.

As a Geotechnical Work Placement Student at Arup, you will:

• Contribute to a wide variety of projects, both in Ireland and overseas, working in both the field and office-based work under the supervision of senior staff.
• Plan, supervise and report on ground investigations
• Design of foundations, retaining structures, slope stability and earthworks for a range of building and infrastructure projects.
• Undertake desk studies and site walkovers
• Groundwater modelling and well design
• Contaminated land assessment and remediation
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal presentation formats
• Incorporate digital tools and automation in our projects

Candidates should be pursuing Bachelors or Masters level degree programmes in any of the following:

• Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their growth from day one. As a trust-owned company, we're driven by our purpose and values, creating a collaborative and rewarding environment for our employees.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development : Kickstart your career with our structured program, benefit from continuous learning opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

Please note this role is only suitable for those who are in full time education and are looking for a placement for the summer months or for those who are required to complete a placement as part of their course requirements.

If you have recently graduated, please apply to one of our '2026 Graduate Programme' roles.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?