Environmental Geoscientist

Description

• Groundwater resource development and investigations including aquifer resource studies, groundwater supply well design, drilling and pumping test supervision.
• Complete Land, Soils and Hydrogeology elements of Environmental Impact Assessments for major infrastructure projects working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Design and supervise ground investigations including groundwater monitoring borehole installations, permeability testing, soil/water quality monitoring, data logger installations.
• This is a great opportunity to further develop technical and business skills in a stimulating and supportive environment within a large Ground Engineering team. You will also develop relationships with our firm’s wider engineering community and our clients’ engineering and project teams.
• Involvement with exciting international projects including interaction with other Arup offices and Arup community engagement and charity projects delivering groundwater supplies in developing countries.
• Groundwater quality studies including catchment based nutrient assessments and sitespecific contaminant impact assessments;
• Geoenvironmental assessments for pharmaceutical, industrial, commercial, and major infrastructure projects e.g. Metrolink, Dart Expansion.
• Conceptualisation of ground environments including data analysis and visualisation and presentation to clients.
• Hydrogeological Impact Assessments for major infrastructure projects including N6 Galway Ring Road, N24 Cahir to Limerick Junction, N4 CarrickonShannon.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm and experience in the field of environmental geoscience gained on projects.
• MSc in Applied Environmental Geoscience or Hydrogeology or equivalent is preferred.
• Over two years post graduate experience that has developed a strong grounding in this field. Experience as a consultant, contractor, or regulator/public sector body will be considered.
• Degree qualified in Geology, Geography, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering (or a related qualification) is required.
• Excellent report writing skills and proficient user of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ArcView (or similar GIS package)
• Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges.
• Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) groundwater supply development, source protection and groundwater modelling catchment studies.
• You will be an inquisitive, creative, solutionorientated designer.
• Experience in liaison with, and supervision of, site investigation contractors.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Hydrogeological modelling and groundwater flood assessments for major flood relief schemes including Lower Lee FRS, Midleton FRS, and Kings Island FRS.
• Hydroecology assessments including peatland and fen rehabilitation projects for NPWS, Uisce Éireann and TII.
• Willingness to develop commercial awareness and acumen, in addition to technical design skills.

Benefits

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Broad range of flexible options including hybrid working.

• 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.
• Financial Wellbeing & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profitsharing programme.
• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential shortterm or longterm assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance