Graduate Rail Systems Engineer

Bright Network; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Private medical insurance allowances

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup in Ireland seeks a Graduate Rail Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of critical rail infrastructure. You will contribute to data analysis, 3D modelling and multi-disciplinary interfaces, working on projects like DART+ coordination.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you pursue a career in sustainable transport. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree (Level 8+) or be studying for a Master’s/PhD in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Railway Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Level 8 or above) or studying towards a Master's/PhD in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Railway Engineering.
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Permanent Way design team with data analysis, design calculations, project drawings, 3D modelling, and coordinating interfaces.
• Assist with drafting specifications, technical proposals and investigations and completing reports.
• Support cross-disciplinary work enabling fully integrated and workable designs using modern software tools.
• Contribute creativity to producing high-quality designs and apply best practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Level 8+)

Master's degree or PhD in related field (studying towards)

Job description

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, our rail teams deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that connect people, communities and economies. As a Graduate Rail Engineer, you will work on exciting rail and transportation projects, supporting the design, development and delivery of critical infrastructure that improves mobility and creates lasting impact.

As a Graduate Rail Systems Engineer at Arup, you will, but not limited to:

• Support the Permanent Way design team with analysis of data and carrying out design calculations and production of project drawings, 3D modelling, checking designs and coordinating interdisciplinary interfaces
• Assist with the drafting of specifications, technical proposals and investigations and completing reports.
• Support cross-disciplinary work enabling Arup to produce fully integrated and workable designs using the latest software tools and techniques.
• Contribute your creativity to producing the very best in design by assimilating and applying best practices.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for graduates who is passionate aboutcontribute toward the development of sustainable transport.

We also value:

• Having or expect imminently to receive an accredited civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• An interest in a career in the Rail industry and a desire to contribute toward the development of sustainable transport.
• Detail oriented and having good written and oral communication skills.
• An ability and desire to work cooperatively with other team members in pressure situations to deliver the best outcome.

Some of our team’s exciting projects:

Other Projects:DART+ Coastal is a project to expand the Dublin Area Rapid Transit network north to Drogheda and involves the design and construction of new track, structures, power, signalling and telecoms to support the increased service. Arup is providing the planning, design coordination and assurance services to bring the project forward to construction.

Is this role right for you?

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

A Bachelor's degree (Level 8 or above) or studying towards a Master's degree or PhD in the following disciplines:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Railway Engineering

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.

Eligibility

We're able to consider candidates who require an employment permit to work in Ireland, where the role and offered salary meet the Irish Government's eligibility criteria (for example, under the Critical Skills or General Employment Permit schemes). All Employment Permits are granted at the discretion of the Deciding Officer with offers contingent to obtaining the correct immigration to work and reside in Ireland.

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 graduates.

For our permanent members we offer private medical insurance allowances, life assurance and income protection cover.