Graduate Technical Advisory Consultant (Available 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Global profit share

401(k) with 10% company match

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Arup invites graduates to join as a Graduate Technical Advisory Consultant in San Francisco, starting 2027. You will support technical and commercial due diligence, risk analysis, and input management across transportation, energy, water, and other sectors.

You will leverage your degree in engineering or construction management, Excel skills, and familiarity with project tools to synthesize data, prepare analyses, and contribute to proposals.

Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar with relevant coursework.
• Demonstrate interest in the built environment/infrastructure sectors.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects and stay organized in a changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team-based work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in technical and commercial due diligence reviews, construction and O&M monitoring across sectors.
• Analyze risks including cost, schedule, design, contracts, permitting; request and manage project information.
• Prepare analyses, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and coordinate inputs from other consultants.
• Assist with proposals according to deadlines.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese with英

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Excel financial modeling

VBA

Job description

Graduate Technical Advisory Consultant (Available 2027)

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

• Assist in technical and commercial due diligence reviews, construction and O&M monitoring across different sectors: transportation, energy, telecom, industrial facilities, water, etc.
• Analyze risks including cost, schedule, design, contracts, permitting Request and manage relevant project information and coordinate with team members
• Prepare analyses, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and coordinate/manage relevant project inputs from other consultants
• Assistingwith proposals according to deadline

Is this role right for you?

• Completed a Bachelor'sorMaster’sdegree in Engineering, Construction Management,or similar with coursework in engineeringand/or applied math/sciences where relevant
• Demonstrate interest in the built environment generally and, ideally, in infrastructure (one or more sectors such as transportation,water,industry,energy, data centers,social infrastructure,etc.)
• Proficient in MS Office suiteparticularly, MS Excel
• Ability to prioritizemultipleprojectseffectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skillsrequiredfor our constantly evolving environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
• Analytical mindset and/or strategic thinker
• Previousintern or work experiencepreferred
• Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese with English) preferred
• Comfortable with public speaking in professional settings preferred
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques preferred
• Flexibility and out-of-the-box innovative thinking preferred
• Working understanding of project development process and project finance preferred
• Coursework in construction economics or construction management preferred
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Primavera 6, Excel financial modeling techniques, VBA
• Effective presentation skills for a variety of audiences preferred
• Out-of-the-box innovative thinking preferred

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 US without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future to be considered for this role
• 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.

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

New York Hiring Range – Hiring Range- The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performedin New York 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 New York will differ.

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.

Next steps

We’ve designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they’re received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

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.

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