Maritime Engineer

at  Arup

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, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.
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. In particular, our maritime skills are critical in supporting the energy transition, coastal resilience and the development of sustainable ports.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Engineering degree qualified in civil engineering with specialisation in maritime or a related discipline;

• 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;
• Proven team player with a proactive approach to work;
• 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

ABOUT YOU

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.

We are looking for the following qualifications, attributes and skills.

• A relevant degree and Chartered Engineer Status;
• 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;
• 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.

• Design of 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 theeffects of climate change;
• Preparation of technical reports;
• Preparation of submissions in response to tenders;
• Monitoring and coaching junior engineers.