Graduate Rail Engineer - 2026 Graduate Programme

The Opportunity

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world's most prominent projects in the built environment. When you join Arup, you immediately become part of our global community working on some of the world's most recognised projects.

As a Graduate Rail Engineer at Arup, you will:

• 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 about contribute 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:

https://www.arup.com/projects/copenhagen-metro

https://www.arup.com/projects/orientkaj-and-nordhavn-metro-stations

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 are providing the planning, design coordination and assurance services to bring the project forward to construction.

Please submit a a copy of your CV, Cover letter and most recent transcripts when applying.