Roads And Streets Engineer

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Roads and Streets Engineer - 2026 Work Placement
Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin, Cork and Galway.
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
Arup Ireland are seeking talentedstudents to join our Roads and Streets team.
We look for students who are ready to jump into the professional world; diverse individuals with inquisitive minds and a desire to challenge.
You will work alongside skilled professionals and contribute to the success of real projects.
You will also enjoy learning sessions withtechnical experts within yourteam, working on local projects and all kinds of social events.
A role in the Roads and Streets team will include design and coordination, often liaising with other multi-disciplinary contributors to projects.
You will be required to deliver projects to the required technical standards in a timely manner, reporting to the team leader or project manager as appropriate.
As a Work Placement Student part of the Roads and Streets team at Arup, you will:
Prepare technical designs for projects, including geometrical alignment and drainage, drawings, reports, correspondence, and other outputs in accordance with approved design standards and procedures in line with the delivery programme.
Ensure that relevant legislation, regulations, policies, strategies, and technical guidance is interpreted, followed and communicated across the team with guidance from senior members of staff.
Implement the appropriate QA procedures for all deliverables and ensure compliance with H&S requirements; and
Communicate effectively and in a team environment with a broad cross-section of individuals.
This would typically include but is not limited to; roads and streets colleagues andproject managers, other internal design disciplines, clients and contractors.
Some of our teams exciting projects:
Rural and Urban Road Improvement Schemes working for Transport Infrastructure Ireland and local authorities.
Active Travel, Greenways & Public Transport Priority Projects, andDevelopment of TII Design Standards and associated research projects.
Design and Build / PPP projects working for leading Irish and overseas contractors.
Does this role inspire you?
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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.
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