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Intern at Arup, a top-listed engineering

firm in the Building Design & Construction Magazine’s “Best AEC Firms to Work For” . . . As an intern you’ll receive:

•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 work side by side with some of the most highly respected engineers and specialists in the world. You’ll also get the opportunity to contribute to 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 Civil Engineering Intern, you will learn and apply the following:

•MicroStation and AutoCAD software to layout roads, rail alignments, drainage systems, utility systems and grading design

•Hydraulic modeling tools such as InfoWorks, Hydraflow and WaterCAD to analyze and design stormwater, sanitary and potable water systems

•Applicable codes, specifications and standards for design of the above elements

You will become familiar with the:

•Interdependence between skills in delivering sustainable outcomes

•Many phases of the planning, design and construction process

•Techniques associated with construction activities

•Regulatory environment for gaining approval at different stages of project delivery

•Wide range of disciplines and skills with Arup

•Needs and concerns of our clients

•Big-Picture awareness that permeates every skill area in Arup

•Format, style and quality of our reports, calculations, plans, drawing and specifications

Necessary:

•Working towards a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

•Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals

•Familiarity with civil drafting software

•Technical writing

•Professional demeanor

•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

Preferred:

•3.3 GPA or higher, working towards a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

•EIT/FE certification

•Proficient with civil engineering design and analysis tools for roads, rail and/or water systems

•Fluency in 3D CAD software

•Technical editing

•Evidence of past internship or extracurricular activity in the field

•Proven ability to perform in a deadline driven environment

•Past history of technical presentations and technical writing

•Evidence of personal investment in academic or extracurricular field]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2102346-Various-Locations-Internship-Opportunities
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.

We are currently seeking a Senior Cost Engineer / Quantity Surveyor in our New York office to service our East Coast infrastructure projects. Experience in major bridge, highways, civil engineering and/or tunnel projects is essential.

Your responsibilities will involve:

Complete responsibility for fostering creation of and reporting of cost estimate deliverables to internal and or external Clients.

Communicating with external vendors extensively to satisfy all cost estimating needs.

Compliance to Arup standard estimate formats for data collection and digestion into Arup systems.

Addressing, counseling and advising on best approaches, level of detail, Work Breakdown Structure, database application, etc of particular deliverables.

Suggesting formats for deliverables that most effectively satisfy the output required by the internal or external client.

Checking and assurance of all estimates within the Arup Quality management System.

Leading and developing a small in-house cost estimating team

Qualified professionals will have:

A Construction Management or related engineering degree

15-20 years of experience held in a variety of project types and geography

Experience in major infrastructure projects

Mastery of estimating systems

Capability of producing any order of magnitude estimate from, magnitude through detail.

Deep understanding of cost based risk analysis

Ability to mentor and supervise all lower level Staff.

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Demonstrated Public speaking and group presentation abilities

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required by projects.

Knowledge of scheduling tools and technologies

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.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2102327-New-York-Civil
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.

We are currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the design of high profile infrastructure projects in Toronto, and other locations within Ontario. The hired candidate will be familiar with working in Toronto and Ontario, have an up to date knowledge of all the Agencies in Toronto as well as the major provincial agencies such as Metrolinx. The position is based in Toronto but may require travel within and outside of Ontario.

In joining a multidisciplinary team of Engineers experienced in Transit and Infrastructure projects the job responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Play a significant role in the leadership of the group

Responsible for company-wide projects/activities

Can identify potential markets and procure work independently

Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs and discuss design issues with them

Responsible on projects for financial performance, client relations and team motivation

Incorporate sustainable design methods into all aspects of design

Report writing

Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines

Visit project sites during construction

Manage work and development of other staff

Manage medium or large projects

Represent group at board level meetings

Contribute to corporate business strategy and plan long term business focused solutions

Requirements:

Bachelors/Masters Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with a sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals

Qualified professionals will have a minimum 12-15 years of experience with prior work done on infrastructure projects in and around Toronto and Ontario

PEng license required

Sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals

Working knowledge of Civil 3D, inroads and other design packages

Prior managerial experience is preferred.

Qualities:

Good communication skills essential for team-based working

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

Skilled at forming and managing teams collaboratively, and working with Sub Consultants

Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2359380-Toronto-Civil
We have 

90 offices

across Europe, North America, Africa, Australasia and South East Asia. We have tripled in size in the last ten years with over 10,000 people worldwide.

Our

office in Canada opened in 2000 and we have grown to over 100 staff, working on projects across Canada and in other parts of the world with a focus on

planning

,

transportation

, major

infrastructure

, and

buildings

.

We are currently seeking out Sr. Civil/Municipal Engineers for our Toronto office to assist with delivery of major infrastructure projects in a leading design role.

Working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary design team, you will be challenged in providing innovative solutions to our client's facility needs, preparing quality technical specifications, liaising locally and across Canada with clients and organizations related to the design, project approval process and construction reviews.

Other design activities include but are not limited to:

Viewed as a technical expert with recognized authority in areas of specialization, to be called upon to resolve problems of greater scope and complexity.

Plan, organize, and supervise work of staff of professionals and technicians.

Manage client needs, project scope, budget, resources, staff and schedule.

Apply experience on preliminary engineering, due diligence reports, earthworks, site servicing, field inspections, proposal development and project management.

Prepare engineering design calculations, design briefs and technical reports for municipal infrastructure, Class EA and land development projects.

Attend client meetings and prepare meeting minutes/notes as required.

Assist with training and development of more junior technical staff.

Supervise junior engineers, technologists and designers.

While the position will be office based, opportunities to travel to site can be expected.

Specific experience and qualifications in the following areas are also required:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

Be registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.

Will have a minimum of 10 years of municipal engineering experience (exceptional candidates with less experience may be considered) in municipal infrastructure, transportation, water/wastewater, urban land development, and landscape architecture. Experience working with HEC-RAS, OTTHYMO, and other related design software used in GTA to do hydrology, storm, sanitary and watermain calculations. Experience with “Green” or “Complete” streets and/or LID an asset/benefit.

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The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership, solid municipal design experience and excellent interpersonal communication skills with clients and team members alike.

Extended experience working with civil computer software programs such as Microstation, InRoads, Autocad, Civil 3D.

Design experience in utility relocation coordination, construction staging, traffic management, site grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer design,

watermain design, water distribution systems and pumping stations.

Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately.

Self motivated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills and quick to deliver.

Well developed written communication skills in the preparation of technical reports, correspondence and design standards/guidelines a must.

Well developed consultative management skills, effective presentation skills and proven supervisory ability.

Must be a highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, team player committed to providing high quality service. Must also be willing to engage with your project teams, and be prepared to mentor and guide other staff.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the Southern Ontario market who have a proven track record with successful project delivery to municipal and public sector clients.]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2219103-Toronto-Civil
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 New York office is seeking a

Rail Systems Leader

to provide rail project management and systems design management capability to all Arup transit and rail projects.

This person will also have first-rate

engineering

skills in the fields of traction power and signaling and communications,

including

a thorough knowledge of transit and rail systems design and project management, within an environment of quality and timeliness.

In addition, this Candidate will be an expert in their own field, having a good all round knowledge of rail systems in the context of operations, ,commuter rail, subway, and LRT is important as well and will not only have technical ability but must be able to build a business and spot opportunities for growth and tease out client requirements.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

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Responsible for business development and promotion of Arup design capability at a multi-discipline or single discipline basis, including the formation of links with collaborator and partner firms for teaming.

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Responsible for the expansion of the client and contact base.

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To integrate with colleagues, and operate with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose for the successful delivery of projects, the businesses, and Arup.

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As this candidate will be representing Arup he/she must have excellent communication and client facing skills but also be able to work internally with the Arup Rail Team as much of the design work will be completed in the other offices.

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Responsible for the overall checking or approval of detailed rail systems designs and calculations within all implementation projects, renewals, or track amendments resultant from other railway asset renewals.

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Technically leading a project and coordinating rail design input from remote working with Arup offices and/or sub-consultants to meet the requirements of a variety of large to small rail projects.

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Responsible for the improvement of rail systems design production and quality, and the staff development and competency within the Arup Americas rail project teams. Identify training needs and implement courses.

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Also responsible for the project management of multidisciplinary design teams from concept design through to feasibility design, and to detailed design, commissioning and project close out as well as single discipline projects.

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Work content includes approving or checking: preliminary and detailed electrical layouts; technical studies and reports; generation and evaluation of technical design options; design calculations and analysis; specialized report writing and interfacing with other disciplines.

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Work will also include concept design, feasibility design and operations.

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Will oversee design office cover for Commissioning activities as required.

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Responsible for own tasks and tasks of team to agreed timescales.

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Responsible for attending in-house and external training sessions, and for keeping record of own training and personal development.

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Operating in accordance with local Quality Assurance procedures.

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Contributing to the development of good practice within discipline through involvement with skills networks.

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Liaise with relevant external parties to ensure understanding of the client’s needs and project requirements.

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Liaise with relevant leaders to establish resourcing needs.

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Be involved in recruitment and activities including skills evaluation.

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Act as a contact between the Staff Group and skills networks to share best practices and to develop Arup Americas Rail project capability

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Responsible for identifying resource requirements to contribute to budget setting and monitoring the cost effective delivery of pro

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The post offers scope for personal skill development, especially in relation to increasing design of rail systems expertise, and the development of design management and business management experience, with increasing financial responsibility and accountability of project tasks and activities.

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Focus will be on developing your rail systems design management skills, and so enhancing the Arup rail systems design capability and experience as a whole.

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The post may require travel in Canada and the USA to seek, win and implement work.

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Will generally work within or lead railway project teams, leading a section within the rail systems group, often liaising with other systems engineering professionals and often interfacing with other disciplines and Clients on a wide variety of track and multidisciplinary railway projects, sometimes on a global basis.

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The post holder will have regular contact and extensive liaison with other Arup rail specialists and teams globally. Will frequently travel to meet with Clients, sub-consultants, collaborators and partners at various sites and offices.

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Will chair meetings and provide the lead on railway design and project management matters for Arup as required to Clients, Contractors, and other railway infrastructure developers.

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, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2217159-New-York-Civil
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.

We are currently seeking a

Civil Engineering Team Leader

with a background in the procurement, design and construction of major civil engineering projects to development and lead Arup’s civil engineering work in New York.

The successful candidate will:

Be an energetic and inspirational leader, with exceptional people and project management skills

Be professionally licensed within the United States (preferably in New York)

Have sound industry networks within the potential client market and a significant reputation in the engineering industry

Preferably, possess a breadth of experience across the United States and internationally, particularly in professional services or within organizations with a strong technical or engineering bias

Have a solid track-record in management and business development, with exceptional relationship-building skills

Be a strategic and innovative thinker with high-level strategic planning skills and a keen intellect to quickly understand the business and its potential and present with credibility

Have strong commercial acumen and financial skills

Posses exceptional communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills

Be a strongly collegiate team player who is proactive and driven to achieve results

Have credibility, stature and personal presence to lead the individuals and operate effectively as a key member of the Arup’s management team. Currently, Arup’s Infrastructure Business Sector focus on the East Coast is on multi-disciplinary projects in the fields of highways, rail, geotechnical engineering & tunneling and land development.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interactions between the various civil engineering disciplines, have strong sustainable infrastructure credentials

and be able to exploit potential synergies with Arup’s Buildings and Consulting Business Sector operations.

The successful candidate will be required to:

Successfully secure and develop profitable projects within the overall operations and strategic framework of Arup

Lead, motivate, develop and support a team of committed and professional employees to maximize the business

Further enhance the firm's profile and reach across industry and government to ensure Arup is well recognized

Develop good working relationships with public and private sector clients and implement processes to ensure effective partnerships are developed and maintained

Identify strategies for increasing fee income and Arup Group profitability

Ensure projects are consistently completed within quality, budget and program expectations and that appropriate project monitoring and control mechanisms are developed and administered

Ensure design activities, processes and technical standards are effectively coordinated across the Group.

The position requires:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; relevant Masters’ Degree is preferred

15+ years of relevant experience

PE license

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, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2217158-New-York-Civil
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.

Our Los Angeles office is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with experience in major highway, rail and other civil engineering projects. The hired candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers working on large and technically challenging projects.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Designing all components of a broad range of highways in both urban and rural environments.

Leading highway design teams on new and upgraded highway projects and on work associated with new rail projects.

Proactively engaging with clients and contractors to prepare high quality, technically efficient and cost effective project solutions.

Developing and maintaining good working relationships with clients and engineering partners.

Ensuring the technical, commercial and soft skills development of staff.

Preparing and reviewing high quality reports.

Qualified professionals will have:

Bachelors/Masters Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with a sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals

CA PE required

15-20 years experience in the design of major highway projects.

Demonstrated ability to lead large projects and manage a team of engineers.

Credibility and stature as senior client-facing presentation and management skills.

Experience of Design Build Procurement.

Business development capabilities

Commercial/finance awareness

Sound industry networks amongst the potential client market and a significant reputation in a relevant area of expertise.

Understanding of Caltrans standards and procedures.

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.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2162086-Los-Angeles-Civil
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.

We are seeking a Project / Design Manager to lead an engineering team in our Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the design and engineering of transportation (rail, road, transit) structures and will have considerable experience as lead designer on at least one large highway, bridge, transit or rail project.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Planning, executing and delivering the engineering for the project

Proactively engaging with clients and contractors to prepare high quality, technically efficient and cost effective solutions

Developing and maintaining good working relationships with clients and engineering partners.

Where appropriate, working closely with other engineering partners in the delivery of the project requirements

Ensuring the technical, commercial and soft skills development of staff

Supporting the Los Angeles office in the development of an infrastructure business

Qualified professionals will have:

Bachelors/Masters Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with a sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals.

PE License, California required.

20 years experience in the design and construction of transportation structures.

10 years experience as lead designer for at least one transportation project with a construction value in excess of $250 million.

Demonstrable experience of leading large multidisciplinary design teams.

Ability to coordinate a large team from several firms and offices.

High level of self-motivation and ability to motivate others.

Ability to take initiative and make decisions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience of a variety of construction procurement methods.

Sound understanding of commercial and financial issues.

Well developed industry networks among the potential client market.

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.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2162084-Los-Angeles-Transportation-Planning
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.

We are seeking a Rail Project Manager to lead an engineering team in our Los Angeles office.

The successful candidate will have experience in leading design teams on major rail and/or high speed rail projects in the US or internationally.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Planning, executing and delivering the engineering for the project

Proactively engaging with clients and contractors to prepare high quality, technically efficient and cost effective solutions

Developing and maintaining good working relationships with clients and engineering partners.

Where appropriate, working closely with other engineering partners in the delivery of the project requirements

Ensuring the technical, commercial and soft skills development of staff

Supporting the Los Angeles office in the development of an infrastructure business

Qualified professionals will have:

Bachelors/Masters Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with a sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals;

PE License, California preferred

12 – 15+ years of relevant experience

Demonstrable experience of leading large multidisciplinary design teams

Ability to coordinate a large team from several firms and offices

Wide variety of experience of rail projects

High level of self-motivation and ability to motivate others

Ability to take initiative and make decisions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience of a variety of construction procurement methods

Sound understanding of commercial and financial issues

Well developed industry networks among the potential client market

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.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2127277-Los-Angeles-Civil