Sarah Ryan
About Sarah Ryan
Sarah Ryan is a Geotechnical Engineer at Arup with experience in academia and various engineering roles.
Geotechnical Engineer at Arup
Sarah Ryan currently works as a Geotechnical Engineer at Arup in Dublin. Since joining the company, she has contributed to a range of significant projects, including the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme and Kings Island Flood Relief Scheme. She also plays a key role in the design and planning stages of large projects like BusConnects and various Irish Water initiatives. Sarah is responsible for producing and checking geotechnical deliverables for major motorway projects in both Ireland and the UK. She is proactive in optimising design processes and is deeply involved in planning applications.
Mentorship and Team Leadership
Sarah Ryan mentors junior staff as part of her responsibilities within the Ground Engineering team at Arup Ireland. Her role includes guiding less experienced engineers through technical challenges and supporting their professional development. She is committed to fostering a cooperative and educational environment, making use of her extensive experience to offer valuable insights and practical knowledge to her mentees.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before her current role, Sarah Ryan accumulated diverse professional experiences across various positions. She worked as an Occasional Lecturer at University College Dublin from 2022 to 2023. Earlier in her career, she was an Optical Assistant (Level 2) at Specsavers in Rathfarnham for 11 months in 2012. Sarah also served as a Quality Assurance Intern at Automatic Plastics Limited for 3 months and as an Undergraduate Civil Engineer at ESB International for another 3 months in 2010. She completed a Research Internship at ESB in Dublin in 2009.
Educational Background
Sarah Ryan earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Civil Engineering from University College Dublin, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, she completed her secondary education at St. Mary's College Arklow, achieving her Leaving Certificate in subjects including English, Irish, Math, French, Physics, Chemistry, and Geography. This strong educational foundation laid the groundwork for her subsequent career in geotechnical engineering.