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We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to interpret ground conditions and understand their impact on design and construction.

Your responsibilities will involve:

• Geotechnical design and calculations

• Seismic risk analyses

• Seismic response analyses & design criteria

• Seismic safety evaluation

• Finite element analyses

• Static & dynamic slope stability evaluation

• Soil structural interaction analyses

• Liquefaction potential evaluation

Qualified professionals will have:

• Master’s of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering with emphasis on seismic analyses required, Ph.D desireable

• 2-5 years relevant experience

• Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, soil and rock mechanics

• PE license preferred

• Good communication skills essential for team-based working

• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment, and must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436832-San-Francisco-Geotechnical-Tunneling
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Use Revit MEP and AutoCAD MEP to create complex 3D building geometries.

• Use AutoCAD for 2D drawing creation.

• Work from Engineer’s markups and sketches under minimum supervision.

• Create and own the HVAC layout for projects in 3D.

• Responsible for supervision and delegation of work to other drafters on team.

• Use Navisworks to coordinate HVAC model with team members from other trades.

• Take responsibility for own work produced to a high standard.

• Ensure outputs meet the required standards and meet agreed deadlines.

Requirements:

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

• Internship experience with a design firm

• Experience in the production of HVAC drawings.

• Proficient with either Revit MEP or AutoCAD MEP (both are desirable).

• Proficient with Auto CAD

• Experience in 3D design.

Ability and willingness to learn new programs as required by individual projects.

Qualities:

• Enthusiasm and willing to learn are key attributes to be demonstrated.

• Good communication skills are essential for team-based working.

• Strong command of oral and written English.

• 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]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2423719-San-Francisco-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 Electrical Engineer to undertake electrical systems design, predominantly for building projects, including power systems, lighting, fire alarm and other signal systems.

Your responsibilities will involve:

Manage work and development of staff

Responsible for one or more areas of technology

Day to day financial management

Manage medium and large projects

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering with a sound knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals as they relate to building systems

PE qualified.

Project management and supervisor experience

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.]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2271435-San-Francisco-Electrical
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-San-Francisco-CAD
Responsibilities include the following:

• Working closely with Office, Regional and Global Businesses to enhance and implement business plans that expand Arup’s market

• Maintaining Arup’s high standards for technical excellence, client care, and the appropriate quality of our deliverables

• Staff resourcing and financial performance of projects managed within the Geotechnical Group and the geotechnical portion of projects for other Arup businesses

• Interfacing with internal and external clients and stakeholders

• Inspiring, motivating and training of team members

• Recruiting geotechnical staff at all levels in response to the business needs

• Develop business opportunities both for projects lead by the Geotechnical Group and for projects lead by other Arup businesses and practices

Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

• CA PE and CA GE

• Extensive design experience in the areas of geotechnical design for infrastructure and buildings.

• Experience of managing site investigations and laboratory testing.

• Ability to communicate and coordinate work within an integrated multidisciplinary team.

• Understanding of relevant construction techniques available both locally and internationally

• Working knowledge of numerical analysis tools

• Working knowledge of seismic analysis and codes

• High level of self-motivation and of the ability to motivate others

• Comfortable taking the initiative and make decisions

• Superb communication skills with internal and external clients

• Sound understanding of commercial and financial issues]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2099079-San-Francisco-Geotechnical-Tunneling
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 currently have a need for a Senior Blast Engineer.

Responsibilities:

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Undertake, deliver, and manage blast engineering (structural and façade) for buildings and/or infrastructure projects

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Collaborate with others within the firm on engineering projects, including structural engineering, earthquake engineering and risk related topics

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Client development and general business development efforts

Job Requirements:

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Minimum of a 4-year degree in engineering. An MS or PhD in engineering or science is desirable

·

Structural Engineer (SE) or Professional Engineer (PE) qualification or equivalent

The following skills and experiences (or some combination thereof) are desirable:

Technical:

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Blast engineering (structural)

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Blast engineering (façade)

·

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

·

Performance-based engineering

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Non-linear and dynamic analysis

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Risk assessment (e.g. TVRA,)

Management:

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Strong project management skills required

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7+ years of progressive experience in practice and/or research]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2099064-San-Francisco-Structural