Graduate Structural Engineer (Available 2027)

About the Role

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines, guiding, planning, and designing the future of the built environment. Each year, Arup recruits graduates to help solve complex challenges.

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 through listening, asking questions, and 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

• 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 for team-based working.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Consideration Criteria

• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization.
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, before employment starts.
• Changemakers: Passion for sustainable development.
• Innovative minds: Critical thinkers embracing new ideas.
• Growth seekers: Growth mindset, eager to learn.
• Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on challenges.