Arup

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin

Harness Data to Shape a Better World

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

We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Insight team to work across our unique & wide-ranging portfolio of data projects. You will be expected to be the specialist within the team, focusing on building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure. The role is focused on delivering data-driven solutions in collaboration with both internal and external clients.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Data Engineer at Arup, you will have the unique opportunity to harness the power of data to drive sustainable innovation and shape a better world

As a Senior Data Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support data analytics and reporting while optimising SQL and python scripts.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and clients to understand data requirements and translate them into realisable data propositions.
• Support and guide more junior team members in developing their careers and participate in Arup’s learning agenda
• Build collaborative and functional relationships with peers in technical, business leadership and business development roles to help grow the team's portfolio of projects.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about driving innovation, setting standards, and motivating adoption of best practices across a team of data engineers/scientists/analysts. You'll also need:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields and five or more years of relevant industry experience, including significant demonstrable experience delivering data solutions.
• Significant experience with SQL and relational databases and experience creating stored procedures and functions.
• Proficient with one or more programming languages, including deep knowledge of Python, and ability to write structured and maintainable code.
• A deep understanding of relational and dimensional modelling methodologies and the ability to build data-driven solutions.
• Experience independently managing multiple projects, working with stakeholders to define business questions, timelines, and objectives.
• Experience in the following areas would be an advantage: Power BI and data visualisation, Databricks, Fabric, AWS.

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.
• Strong corporate culture: Our culture is centred around our values: quality of work, holistic approach, humane organization, straight and honourable dealings, social usefulness and reasonable prosperity.

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. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact recruitment.europe@arup.com. We're here to support you.

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