Graduate Rail Engineer (Available 2025)

• The opportunity
  
  • Utilize MicroStation and AutoCAD software to lay out right-of-way, rail alignments, and provisions for systems interfaces including catenary foundations, signal equipment, and duct banks, as well as civil interfaces including drainage, grade crossings, maintenance access and egress, utility systems, and grading
  • Reference applicable standards such as AREMA Manual of Railway Engineering, Agency Design Standards, NFPA-130, National Electric Code, and related specifications for design of the above elements
  • Recognize interdependence between skills in delivering sustainable outcomes
  • Understand keys to delivering stage specific work for best outcome at each stage of the project life cycle - planning, design, and construction phases
  • Support preparation of construction phasing analysis
  • Support interdisciplinary coordination with Structures, Civil, Architecture, M/E/P, Communications, Signaling, Power, Catenary as well as Operations and Maintenance planning
  • Implement techniques to develop and demonstrate quality work
  • Gain understanding of regulatory environment for gaining approval at different stages of project delivery
  • Gain understanding of wide range of disciplines and skills within Arup, and big-picture awareness that permeates every skill area in Arup
  • Implement best practices for client communication and engagement
  • Participate in developing reports, calculations, plans, drawing and specifications which meet Arup format, style and quality requirements
  • Is this role right for you?
    

• Required
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Demonstrated interest in Rail & Transit Infrastructure
  • The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
  • Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels
    
    
  Preferred
  
  
  • Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Coursework in transportation infrastructure design
  • EIT/ FE Certification
  • Proficiency with civil engineering design and analysis tools for rail, roads, and/or water systems
  • Fluency in 3D CAD software
  • Evidence of past internship or extracurricular activity in the field

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