Graduate Civil Engineer (Available 2027)

Arup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Health & wellbeing benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Arup, a global engineering consultancy, seeks a recent Civil Engineering graduate for its San Francisco office. You will apply Civil 3D to layout roads and utilities, perform hydraulic analyses with Hydraflow/EPANET, and ensure designs meet codes and stakeholder needs.

Collaboration across disciplines and a focus on sustainable outcomes are essential. Ideal candidates hold a civil engineering degree, strong CAD skills, and can work in a deadline-driven, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Solid knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to take on challenges.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
• Recently graduated or on track to graduate before employment starts.

Responsibilities

• Use Civil 3D to layout roads, drainage systems, and utility networks.
• Use hydraulic modeling tools (Hydraflow, EPANET) to analyze and design stormwater, sanitary, potable water systems, and flood protection.
• Research and apply codes, specifications and standards for design.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to deliver sustainable outcomes.
• Apply understanding of all phases of planning, design and construction.
• Research regulatory requirements for approvals at different stages of project delivery.
• Engage with project stakeholders and clients to develop designs that meet needs.
• Support development of report writing, calculation packages, and specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Planning & organization

Motivated & proactive

Deadline-driven

Multidisciplinary work

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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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.

Our Civil Engineering team plans, designs, reconfigures, and fixes how buildings connect to the actual built world.

The opportunity

Use Civil 3D software to layout roads, drainagesystemsand utility systems as well as site grading and earthwork designs

Use Hydraulic modeling tools such asHydraflowand EPANET to analyze and design stormwater, sanitary, potable water systems, and flood protection systems

Research and apply codes,specificationsand standards for design of the above elements

Coordinate with other disciplines to apply skills in delivering sustainable outcomes

Apply understanding of all phases of the planning,designand construction process

Research requirements of regulatory environment for gaining approval atdifferent stagesof project delivery

Engage with project stakeholders and clients to develop designs thatmeetsneeds and concerns

Support development of report writing, calculation packages, and specifications

Is this role right for you?

Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering, or relevant engineering degree

Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals

Experience with CAD software

Good communicationskillsessentialfor team-based working

Ability to perform in a deadline driven environment

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment

Excellent planning and organization skillsrequiredfor our fast-paced environment

Must be highly motivated,proactiveand willing to take on new challenges

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your cv/resume and meet the following criteria:

Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future

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

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.

Advert Closing Date: 12th November 2026
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date.

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

San Francisco Hiring Range – Hiring Range- The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performedin San Francisco is $79,500 to $86,500 per year. This range iscommensuratewith experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco will differ.

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.

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.

Arup acknowledges that our San Francisco office is situated on the traditional territories of the Muwekma Ohlone and Ramaytush peoples.