Graduate Transportation Planner (Available 2027)

About the Role

Arup is a global consultancy guiding, planning, and designing the future of the built environment. We are seeking Graduate Transportation Planners who can offer a unique perspective to solve complex challenges facing our clients, climate, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting background research on specific locations, strategies, or policies.
• Data collection and quantitative analysis.
• Completing and documenting technical analyses.
• Report writing.
• Performing analyses using tools such as Excel, GIS, R, FME, MassMotion, SYNCHRO, Vissim, or Aimsun.
• Attending team, consultant, and client meetings.
• Preparing and presenting technical and non-technical content.
• Collaborating with individuals from other disciplines to gain knowledge.
• Conducting occasional field work or site visits.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation or Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Geospatial Analysis, other engineering fields related to the public realm, or a closely related discipline.
• Compelling verbal, written, and visual communication abilities, particularly for communicating complex and technical information to non-technical readers.
• Some work experience in the transportation planning industry (research applications or internships).
• Demonstrable knowledge of the California transportation environment, including regional challenges and opportunities.
• Emerging project management/coordination skills (task planning, time management, etc.).
• Understanding of the interactions between data science and analysis, transport planning principles, and urban resiliency.
• Multi-disciplinary awareness, creativity, and technical curiosity.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization.
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
• Recent graduate or on track to graduate before employment starts.

Core Attributes

• Changemakers: Passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
• Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: Possess a growth mindset, eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on challenges.

Application & Process

• Application deadline: 12th November 2026. Early application is recommended due to potential early closure.
• Application must include a copy of your CV/resume.
• The application process includes: online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview, and offer stage.