Graduate Structural Engineer
A Future with purpose
At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We’re a thriving and growing organization which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.
The Opportunity
- Create solutions to built-environment challenges using the art and science of structural engineering
- Design structural systems and perform structural analysis within a team of engineers
- Deliver structural engineering drawings, calculations, reports, sketches and presentations
- Collaborate with internal and external parties
- Attend meetings and learn from listening, asking questions and discussion
- Working in a multi-disciplinary design team to develop sustainable solutions
- Learn and implement software and technology skills to perform structural analysis, design, and documentation
- Continually develop new skills and experience through Arup University, Arup Structural Skills Network, and on-the-job learning
- Learn and understand local and international codes and regulations
Is this role right for you?
We’re looking for graduates who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we’d like to hear from you.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or related fields focused on structural engineering
- Coursework in structural analysis, advanced steel design and advanced reinforced concrete design
- Professional demeanor
- Skills in planning and organizing
- Ability to perform in a deadline environment
- Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way
- Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn.
- The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
- Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels
- Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
Preferred:
- Coursework in structural dynamics, timber design, earthquake engineering
- FE/ EIT certification
- Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher
- Structural software skills, Revit skills, 3D modeling skills (Rhino, SketchUp, etc.), coding skills (MySQL, Python, etc) , AutoCAD skills
- Past internship with a design firm or extracurricular activity in the field
- Past history of technical presentations and technical writing
- Personal engagement in an academic, volunteer or extracurricular field
- Ability to visually communicate through a variety of media
Our team’s notable projects
For over seven decades Arup has been at the forefront of the most ambitious and innovative design and engineering. From concert halls to national stadiums, renewable energy to driverless cars, we continue to add to that history every day. Notable projects from our Structural team include:
- Little Island
- Columbia Business School
- Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas
- Space Needle Renovation
- 181 Fremont Tower
- Apple Park
- Las Vegas High Roller Observation Wheel
- Newport Beach Civic Center and Park
- UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
- San Francisco Zuckerberg General Hospital
- California College of the Arts Campus Expansion
- Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Existing Building Rehabilitation
- Grand Hyatt SFO Hotel
- Reflected Loop Sculpture
- COSMOS Sculpture in Sunnyvale
- Arizona State University Creative Futures Lab at Mesa City Center
- Houston Endowment Headquarters
- (W)rapper Tower Los Angeles
- Loma Linda University Hospital Campus
- Modernization of T2 and T3 at Los Angeles International Airport for Delta Airlines
What we offer you
When you start your career with Arup, you will have the opportunity to deliver high quality valuable work for our clients. Our inclusive and diverse work environment will allow you to thrive and build your technical, project management and business development skills needed to be successful in our firm. As a Graduate you have the opportunity to attend our Graduate Experience Program giving you the opportunity to meet your peers across the region and learn about our people, projects, and clients through panel discussions, design activities, and networking events.
San Francisco Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco, CA is $74,000 to $81,000 per year. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco, CA will differ.
Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.
Next Steps
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.
Different people, shared values
Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.