Designs and engineers innovative, sustainable infrastructure and buildings worldwide.
As a senior geotechnical engineer, you will be responsible for undertaking the geotechnical design for projects across a range of sectors both in Ireland and overseas. You will be responsible for delivery of projects within budget and timeframes, liaising with multidisciplinary teams and clients, and for the management, direction, and development of junior staff. You will have strong technical skills in geotechnical design, construction, and ground investigations, together with advisory servcies to public and private sector clients. The role also offers opportunities for project management of both geotechnical and multidisciplinary projects.
As part of the Ground Engineering team you will play a role in the development of junior colleagues, and promoting our culture of technical excellence across the team. You will also be involved in ongoing development of geotechnical skillsets and processes throughout the Ground Engineering team.
Degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Structural Engineering. A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, or equivalent is an advantage.
Ideally will have or be working towards Chartered status of a professional engineering organisation.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical role in geotechnical design and/or construction (candidates with more experience are also welcomed, and will be considered for senior grades as appropriatie).
Good planning, organisational and time management skills. Ability to maintain personal effectiveness particularly when working across several projects.
Ability to communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments.
Effective written communication and report writing skills.
Demonstrated strong technical understanding of the design of deep excavations, deep and shallow foundations, earthworks, slope stability, and soft ground solutions.
Experience of planning, managing, supervising and interpreting geotechnical investigations.
Awareness or experience of contaminated land/waste and reuse of earthworks materials would be an advantage.
Flexibility to travel, and full drivers licence an advantage.
Awareness or experience in 3D modelling, GIS, scripting, or automation and their application to geotechnics would be an advantage.
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 offer a broad range of professional services that combine to make a real difference to our clients and the communities in which we work. For more than 70 years, we have helped bring to life ground breaking projects across the globe.