Graduate Rail Engineer - 2026 Graduate Programme

Civil, Structural, Transport Planning.

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future. Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

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The Opportunity 

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world's most prominent projects in the built environment. When you join Arup, you immediately become part of our global community working on some of the world's most recognised projects. 

As a Graduate Rail Engineer at Arup, you will: 

  • Support the Permanent Way design team with analysis of data and carrying out design calculations and production of project drawings, 3D modelling, checking designs and coordinating interdisciplinary interfaces 
  • Assist with the drafting of specifications, technical proposals and investigations and completing reports. 
  • Support cross-disciplinary work enabling Arup to produce fully integrated and workable designs using the latest software tools and techniques. 
  • Contribute your creativity to producing the very best in design by assimilating and applying best practices. 

Does this role inspire you? 

We're looking for graduates who is passionate about contribute toward the development of sustainable transport. 

We also value:

  • Having or expect imminently to receive an accredited civil engineering degree or equivalent. 
  • An interest in a career in the Rail industry and a desire to contribute toward the development of sustainable transport. 
  • Detail oriented and having good written and oral communication skills. 
  • An ability and desire to work cooperatively with other team members in pressure situations to deliver the best outcome.

What we offer you

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people.

As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Starting
    September 2026
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Dublin
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Structural
  • Transport Planning

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