Senior Civil Engineer – Infrastructure Design

Arup; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing programme

Flexible working

Global opportunities

Job summary

Arup in Milan seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead roads, drainage and utility design from feasibility to detailed design, coordinating with multi-disciplinary and international teams to deliver sustainable infrastructure across Italy and beyond.

You will review hydraulic calculations, BIM models and drawings, mentor junior engineers, and ensure solutions meet client needs and technical standards while embracing digital design methods.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience in site-development, utilities or major infra projects.
• 6+ years of experience in roads, drainage or earthworks.
• Ability to lead technical packages and review deliverables.
• Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Interest in BIM, digital design and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination of roads, water supply, drainage and utility networks from concept to detailed design.
• Act as technical lead for roads, utilities and drainage on complex developments.
• Develop and review hydraulic calculations and drainage models.
• Coordinate interfaces across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and BIM disciplines.
• Ensure calculations, models, drawings and reports meet client requirements and standards.

Skills

Road design

Drainage design

Earthworks and levels

BIM coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Milan.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Civil Engineering team in Europe South, spanning Italy, Spain, Serbia and Türkiye, delivers integrated solutions for data centre, industrial and infrastructure projects. Working within multidisciplinary teams, we design the networks and systems that enable complex developments to operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.

As part of the team, you'll contribute to projects across Italy, Spain and beyond, collaborating with national and international colleagues to develop creative, practical and sustainable solutions for public- and private-sector clients.

The Opportunity

As our portfolio in Italy continues to grow, we are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership in roads, underground utilities and drainage design.

You will support the planning, design and delivery of civil engineering solutions for infrastructure projects across sectors including energy, water, transport, data centres and urban development. Working throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and concept development to detailed design and construction support, you will help deliver sustainable and coordinated solutions that respond to our clients' needs.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop site layouts, drainage strategies, earthworks designs, access arrangements and utility coordination solutions. You will also take ownership of defined project packages and prepare and review technical designs, drawings, calculations, models and reports.

Our clients include data centre developers and operators, utility providers, transmission network operators, contractors and public-sector organisations.

As a Civil Engineer at Arup, you will:

Lead the design and coordination of roads, water supply, firewater, foul sewer, surface-water drainage and dry utility networks from concept through to detailed design.

Act as the technical lead for roads, utilities and drainage packages on complex developments, providing guidance and quality oversight to engineers and designers.

Develop and review hydraulic calculations, drainage models, network sizing, stormwater-management solutions and associated technical deliverables.

Coordinate interfaces across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and BIM disciplines, identifying and resolving utility conflicts, design constraints and coordination issues.

Ensure that calculations, models, drawings and reports meet client requirements, programme commitments and applicable technical standards.

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone who is passionate about technically excellent infrastructure design and enjoys solving complex challenges collaboratively.

We also value:

A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, together with relevant experience delivering site-development, utilities, energy or major infrastructure projects.

Technical experience 6+ years in one or more of the following areas: roads and access design, drainage and flood-risk management, earthworks and levels, or utility coordination and diversion planning.

Experience with civil engineering and drainage design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage or comparable packages.

The ability to lead defined technical packages, review engineering deliverables and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and international teams.

An interest in digital design, BIM and automation, supported by a proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving.

We welcome applicants from consultancy, contractor, utility, public-sector and other relevant backgrounds. If you're enthusiastic about the opportunity but don't meet every criterion, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit-sharing programme, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programmes and mentoring to strengthen your skills and advance your career at Arup.

Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short- or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.

Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.

Flexible working: Working from home up to 3 days a week and up to 20 days a year from another country.

In Italy, the gross annual salary (RAL) for this role is €49,000 to €59,000, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the CCNL Terziario (Confcommercio). The final salary is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, reflecting experience, qualifications and role-relevant skills.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?