Americas graduate programme

Arup takes recent graduates from a broad range of degree subjects. The main elements we look for are relevant course content and practical experience, leadership, and an interest in the business area. All roles are listed on our website with required criteria for the specific position.

Recruiting typically begins in the fall for graduate positions. As we are recruiting for individual roles, the deadline will depend on the specific role that you are interested in. If a specific deadline applies, it will be noted on the job description, however, we encourage you to get your application in early during the recruiting season as we receive multiple applications for each position!

For most of our roles we do not operate on an application deadline, but we do process applications as we receive them. Therefore, we strongly advise candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

There is no simple answer to this question. Arup employs people from all different degrees and backgrounds. If you think you fit in with the culture of the firm and are passionate about making a difference, then there may be a role for you!

Candidates can complete more than one application form per recruitment cycle. However, please only apply for locations and roles that are suited to your studies and career goals.

If you have not heard back regarding your application, this may mean you are still under consideration for that position. You can log into your candidate profile to see the most up to date status regarding your application.

Vacancies are determined by business need at our 16 different offices in the Americas region. Click the location you are interested in to learn more about each office.

We have a wide range of opportunities across the Americas in many of our business areas. View our opportunities pages to see which business areas you can apply for based on your degree subject. We regularly offer graduate opportunities across all of our areas of expertise. We look for the best graduates, not only in engineering but also in a wide range of planning, management and consulting roles!

We generally ask for a sound technical background in a relevant degree. Requirements may vary slightly from job to job, so refer to the job description for the role you are interested in to see if you meet the requirements. 

Yes, Arup accepts applications from candidates who require Employment Sponsorship and will work with our Immigration attorneys, if appropriate, to determine eligibility. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country of application.

As a leading global engineering consulting firm, we have vacancies that span the globe. Please visit our International portal and click on the global region that you are interested in applying to for more information on the vacancies in that area.

Candidates have the opportunity to disclose any disability or learning difference they may have on their application form. We will then make any appropriate arrangements for you should you reach a further stage in our recruitment process. The information gathered during the recruitment process is only used to allow for adjustments to be made for the interview, and is not considered in any other context of your application.

Training and professional development of our graduates is very important to us at Arup. Everyone who joins us as a graduate should join us with the aim of becoming accredited with the most appropriate professional body and you will receive relevant tuition reimbursement to pursue this. There is a comprehensive portfolio of training available to enhance the knowledge, skills and outlook of all staff members. However, most of your learning will be done through on-the-job learning and exposure to real clients from the day you join.

You may choose to develop your career within your chosen business area (ie, discipline). However, it is also possible to move into a different discipline, as long as you have suitable experience and we have a vacancy in that area.

Every graduate’s first few years at Arup are different. You can expect lots of challenges, exposure to high profile clients and projects, responsibility for your work and, many training and development opportunities.