Permanent employee, Full-time · Galway, Dublin
About us
MKO is Ireland's largest Planning and Environmental consultancy.
Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields.
We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success.
We add real value to our client's projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and a broad range of nationwide experience.
Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly.
We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential.
Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.
Job Description
Imagine a career where you're actively shaping the future of our environment, where one day you're assisting with the installation of groundwater monitoring wells, and the next you're conducting a fish passage survey at a historic weir.
That's just one of the advantages of joining our team.
As a Graduate Geoscientist, you will join one of Ireland's largest Water and Geoenvironmental teams, where our specialists work on a wide range of impactful projects nationwide.
Our dedicated team are at the forefront of innovative solutions to some of Ireland's most pressing environmental challenges.
At MKO, our vision is: To expand our reach and impact to help solve the defining environmental and societal challenges of our time.
As a Graduate Geoscientist, your work will be central to achieving this vision.
You will gain valuable experience across a diverse range of projects, including hydrogeology and hydrology, environmental monitoring and fish passage improvements.
You'll work alongside experienced geoscientists, hydrogeologists, and environmental scientists, learning from their expertise and contributing to impactful projects that protect and enhance Ireland's environment.
What we're looking for in you
Education:
The Graduate Geoscientist role is open to final-year undergraduates, master's students and those who have graduated in the last two years in Geology, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Environmental Science, or another relevant discipline, equipping you with the necessary skills to undertake the role.
Professional mindset:
Our Grad Careers are perfect for you if you have a collaborative and flexible approach with the ambition to excel and grow within a team environment.
Core skills:
Those applying to become a Graduate Geoscientist would ideally have excellent report writing skills, be organised and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail.
Values:
At MKO, we don't just talk about our values; they are our fundamental guiding principles.
We are looking for grads who demonstrate behaviours aligned with our values: Quality, Flexibility, Teamwork, Confidence and Integrity.
Apply now
Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.
We actively embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental elements of our workplace culture.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognising that a diverse team fosters innovation, creativity, and a more dynamic work environment.
We promote a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique strengths.
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