Graduate Civil Engineering

Arup

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 72,000 - 74,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing
401(k) with 10% company match
Flexible working

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer in Ottawa to design sites, roads and drainage using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and Bentley tools. You will model stormwater and water systems with InfoWorks, HydraFlow, PCSWMM and EPANET, while researching standards and coordinating across teams to deliver sustainable outcomes.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA, strong CAD skills, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • Solid knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals.
  • Experience with CAD software.

Responsibilities

  • Use Autodesk and Bentley software to design sites, roads, drainage and utilities.
  • Analyze stormwater and water systems with hydraulic tools.
  • Research codes and standards for design elements.
  • Coordinate with teams to deliver sustainable outcomes.
  • Support development of technical documentation and calculations.

Skills

CAD software
Team collaboration
Deadline driven
Multidisciplinary work
Proactive learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum 3.0 GPA

Tools

AutoCAD
Civil 3D
MicroStation
PowerInRoads
InfoWorks
HydraFlow
PCSWMM
EPANET

Job description

Graduate Civil 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.

We deliver engineering for utility-scale solar plants, BESS, Wind Farma and high voltage substation. Detail power system study for substation, datacenter, BESS and solar plant.

The opportunity
  • Use Autodesk (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and Bentley (MicroStation, Power InRoads) software to design and detail sites, roads, drainage systems, utilities as well as site grading and earthworks
  • Use Hydraulic modeling tools such as InfoWorks, Hydraflow, PCSWMM and EPANET to analyze and design stormwater, sanitary and potable water systems
  • Research and apply codes, specifications and standards for design of the above elements
  • Coordinate with other teams to apply skills in delivering sustainable outcomes
  • Apply understanding of all phases of the planning, design and construction process
  • Research requirements of regulatory environment for gaining approval at different stages of project delivery
  • Engage with project collaborators and clients to develop designs that meets needs and concerns
  • Support development of technical documentation including reports, presentations, memos, calculation packages, and specifications
Is this role right for you?
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering, or relevant engineering degree
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals
  • Experience with CAD software
  • Professional demeanor
  • Good interpersonal skills needed for team-based working
  • Ability to perform in a deadline driven environment
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment
  • Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to address new challenges
  • Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
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.
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 take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our members.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary Hiring Range – Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Ottawa is $72,250 to $74,250 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of these regions will differ.

This job posting represents an active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact your recruiter to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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