Maritime Engineer

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick . 

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

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

The maritime sector has a key role to play in supporting our sustainable development strategy.  Our maritime skills are critical in supporting the energy transition, coastal resilience and the development of sustainable ports.

The Opportunity

We currently have a requirement for a Maritime Engineer to join our Irish Maritime team. Based in either of our four offices (Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick) the ideal candidate will be looking to further their career and gain invaluable experience within an established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. The Dublin based maritime engineering team serves all our European offices and works together with our worldwide maritime engineering centres in UK, SE Asia, Australia, and Americas.

This is a permanent role and offers the successful candidate long-term and international opportunities.  The successful candidate will be involved in a diverse and challenging range of maritime projects. Our team is currently working on several port and harbour projects, offshore renewable energy projects, coastal protection projects and dredging projects worldwide.

You will be a technical leader with extensive experience in delivering maritime projects.  An individual with curiosity, personal drive, and technical know-how.  You will have strong team leadership and organisational skills, familiar with co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and working collaboratively.

Ultimately, you will be as inspired as we are by the problems we are solving and excited to help clients and lead teams delivering the solutions.

As a Maritime Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Design maritime and coastal structures and developments, flood protection and related works from concept to construction.
• Assess natural hazards such as coastal erosion and coastal flooding for present and future conditions, taking into account the effects of climate change.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Prepare submissions in response to tenders.
• Monitor and coach junior engineers.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who with an Engineering degree qualified in civil engineering with specialisation in maritime or a related discipline and Chartered Engineer status. 

Essential Skills and Knowledge: 

• At least 4 years post – qualification maritime engineering experience in some the following areas: ports, harbours and marinas, dredging and reclamation works, metocean studies, coastal protection works, offshore renewable energy developments, flood protection works, waterfront developments.
• A recognised Subject Matter Expert with experience in maritime engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: ports, harbours and marinas, dredging and reclamation works, metocean studies, coastal protection works, offshore renewable energy developments, flood protection works, waterfront developments.in the field of flood, coastal or maritime engineering.
• Experience in delegating tasks to more junior team members.
• Experience in delegating tasks to more junior team members.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Experience in coastal risk mapping, coastal modelling tools (waves, currents, sediment transport, erosion, morphology, flooding, etc.) would be an advantage.
• Good programming skills and GIS would be an advantage.
• Two or more years experience in Irish/UK market and/or knowledge of one or more European languages would be an advantage.

We also value: 

• A desire and ability to build and maintain strong, long term relationships within Arup and with our Clients;
• A desire and ability to proactively plan and commercially manage projects;
• A flexible thinker with a focus on continual improvement
• A team player with a positive mindset.
• A desire and ability to share knowledge and proactively mentor and manage teams & individuals
• Highly effective and open communication skills
• An honest and trustworthy character with a strong sense of appropriate ethical practice.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• 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 short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• 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 are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

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. 

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