Graduate Structural Engineer (Available 2027)

About the Role

Arup is a global consultancy guiding, planning, and designing the future of the built environment. We recruit graduates who help solve complex challenges facing clients, climate, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create solutions for built-environment challenges using structural engineering.
• Design structural systems and perform structural analysis within a team.
• Deliver structural engineering drawings, calculations, reports, sketches, and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties.
• Attend meetings and learn from discussion.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary design team to develop sustainable solutions.
• Grow software and technology skills for structural analysis, design, and documentation.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Required

• Master’s Degree in Structural 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 confidently and accessibly.
• Attitude to take initiative, show enthusiasm, and be eager to learn.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work, and demonstrate outstanding organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, before employment starts.
• Passion for sustainable development.
• Innovative thinking and ability to challenge the status quo.
• Growth mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Adaptability and readiness for challenges.

Preferred

• Coursework in structural dynamics, timber design, earthquake engineering.
• FE/EIT certification.
• Structural software skills, Revit skills.
• 3D modeling skills (Rhino, SketchUp, etc.).
• Coding skills (MySQL, Python, etc.).
• 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.

What we offer you

• Attractive total reward package.
• Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
• Career where members can belong, grow, and thrive.
• Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
• Wide range of learning opportunities.
• Possibilities to have an impact through work.
• Profit Share (dependent on firm's financial performance).
• Approach to flexible working.
• Comprehensive and valuable benefits program.
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match.

Hiring Ranges

• New York: $79,500 to $86,500 per year.
• Washington DC: $76,500 to $83,500 per year.
• Chicago: $73,500 to $80,500 per year.

(Hiring ranges are commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included.)

Application Process

• Online application.
• Psychometric testing.
• Application review.
• Case study.
• Interview.
• Offer stage.

Advert Closing Date: 18th December 2026. Early application is recommended.