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Bring Your Vision to shape a better world.

At Arup, our innovative spirit compels us to express our ingenuity in unique ways —developing many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable buildings, transport and civil engineering projects. Arup is a global engineering and consulting firm of 10,000 creative minds. Our integrated approach to engineering and design brings together the best professionals to meet our clients’ needs.

Graduate 3D-BIM Designer positions available in 2012

Start your career at Arup, a top-listed engineering firm in the Building Design & Construction Magazine’s “Best AEC Firms to Work For” . . . FROM THE START, a newly-graduated engineer receives:

• Substantial Engineering Work Assignments

• A Training Plan for Accelerated Professional Growth

• Work Opportunities That Acknowledge Ability, Not Seat-Time

• Full Membership in a Global Network of Experts

As part of our global engineering and design firm, you’ll have the chance to engage in a fulfilling career and work with some of the most highly respected engineers and specialists in the world. You’ll also get the opportunity to work on exciting and significant projects and deliver quality work that has a positive and lasting influence on the community and the environment. 

Perhaps that’s why 90% of staff know that their own work has a positive impact on the success of the firm, why 70% of our projects are repeat business (often with world-class architects) and why Arup consistently remains in the Engineering News Record Rankings of the “Top 25 International Design Firms to Work For”.

We look for talented individuals who exhibit exceptional technical skill and also have personal characteristics that will help to propagate the long term Arup values of:

• Quality of Work

• Holistic Approach

• Humane Organization

• Straight and Honorable Dealings

• Social Usefulness

• Reasonable Prosperity of Members

As a new Graduate 3D-BIM Designer, you will learn and apply the following:

• Introductory training to all the visual styles, discipline requirements and software

• Previous knowledge of 2D and 3D platforms, such as AutoCAD, Revit or Microstation will be consolidated upon, with skills assessments and on job training

• Detailed training and use of add-on software through on job use

• Multi-disciplinary coordination, how complete drawing packages are compiled (on the job)

• Learning about the CAD Skills Network (introduction course, on the job)

• Work closely with engineers and drafters to create drawing sets - documentation and archiving

• Work on drawings across disciplines to gain an appreciation of each role

Required:

• Associate Degree in CAD technology, CAD drafting, solids modeling, or related field

• AutoCAD skills

• Professional demeanor

• Detail and accuracy oriented

• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way

• Attitude of taking initiative, Enthusiasm, Eagerness to learn

Preferred:

• 3.3 GPA or higher, Bachelors Degree in related field

• Internship experience with a design firm

• AutoCad, Microstation, Revit, 3D modeling (Rhino, SketchUp, etc.)

• Evidence of past internship or extracurricular activity in the field

• Proven ability, interest and confidence to create complex geometry

• Past history of technical drawing or model building

• Evidence of personal investment in academic or extracurricular field

To understand why 93% of our staff say they are proud to work for Arup, one only needs to look at the talents and qualities that we seek out and then intentionally grow. Through a two-year skill-building period of on-the-job training in engineering analysis, supervised design of parts of real projects, responsibility for production of selected drawings and report content, in-house courses in multi-disciplinary design, and project site visits, the graduate engineer quickly becomes an essential part of the delivery team.

Share your passion and experience in a global culture that believes your potential to achieve is endless. This is your opportunity to shine.

Arup is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2099101-California-CAD
Bring Your Vision to shape a better world.

At Arup, our innovative spirit compels us to express our ingenuity in unique ways developing many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable buildings, transport and civil engineering projects. Arup is a global engineering and consulting firm of over 10,000 creative minds. Our integrated approach to engineering and design brings together the best professionals to meet our clients’ needs.

Our Los Angeles office is seeking an experienced CAD Operator for the Civil Engineering group to support this growing group on local and international projects. The successful candidate will have experience in the use of MicroStation, AutoCAD and preferably AutoCAD Civil 3D and have some knowledge and experience in the production of civil engineering details for site development, grading, drainage and utilities.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Use MicroStation and AutoCAD software to produce 2D drawings and be prepared to develop skills in 3D software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Rhino, Revit and NavisWorks. A working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.

Plans will generally consist of site development, grading, drainage, highways, site utilities, bridges and civil structures.

Preparing curb and gutter, utilities, etc to local standards (Los Angeles).

Have sound knowledge of engineering principles.

Coordinate work directly with engineers.

Work under minimal supervision.

Take responsibility for definable parts of a project.

Take responsibility for own work produced to a high standard.

Requirements:

Qualification in engineering or CAD

Candidates will have minimum 2 years of AutoCAD and preferably MicroStation computer design program experience.

Experience working on large infrastructure projects preferred but not essential

Knowledge of producing grading, drainage and utility plans and conversion of 3D models into 2D sheets preferred.

Qualities:

Good communication skills essential for team-based working

Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment

Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges

Able to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2099073-California-Civil