Graduate Roads and Streets Engineer

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 and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

At Arup, you'll help create safer, more sustainable and people-focused transport networks that connect communities and improve everyday lives. As a Graduate Roads & Streets Engineer, you'll work alongside industry-leading specialists on a diverse range of road, street, active travel and public transport projects across Ireland and beyond.

We're looking for curious, motivated graduates who are ready to bring fresh ideas, challenge convention and make a positive impact through engineering excellence.

As part of our Roads & Streets team, you'll contribute to the planning, design and delivery of a wide variety of projects, including:

• Urban and rural road improvement schemes
• Street design and public realm enhancement projects
• Active Travel and Greenway infrastructure
• Public Transport Priority measures
• National transport design standards and policy development
• Design & Build and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects

You'll gain valuable experience working within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with engineers, planners, clients and contractors to deliver innovative and sustainable transport solutions.

As a Graduate Roads & Streets Engineer, you will:

• Assist in the preparation of technical designs, drawings, reports and specifications.
• Support the design of road alignments, streetscapes, active travel facilities and drainage infrastructure.
• Contribute to research and the development of transport design standards and guidance.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, standards and quality requirements.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver projects.
• Support project delivery while maintaining high standards of health, safety and technical excellence.

Some of Our Exciting Projects

• Rural and Urban Road Improvement Schemes for Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Local Authorities.
• Active Travel, Greenway and Public Transport Priority Projects.
• Development of National Transport Design Standards and Research Programmes.
• Major Design & Build and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Infrastructure Projects.

We're seeking graduates who are enthusiastic about creating sustainable, resilient, and people-centred transport infrastructure.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:    

An undergraduate or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in:

• Civil Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering
• Engineering with a Transportation or Highways specialism

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A passion for transport, infrastructure and sustainable mobility.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• An interest in designing places that positively impact communities.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:  

• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role  
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.  

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;  

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.  
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.  
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.  
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. We advise that you apply early.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.  

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.    

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.  

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

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