Key Takeaways
- Join Arup's Energy team in London as a Graduate Civil Engineer, focusing on low-carbon energy systems.
- Key responsibilities include infrastructure sizing, electrical systems design, grid connection studies, and civil infrastructure design.
- Requires a Masters level degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering) and Python skills.
- The role is for recent graduates with no more than 12 months of comparable experience.
- Applications close on 12 November 2026, with a start date of 1 September 2027.
About the Role
The Energy team in London is recruiting a graduate civil engineer to support our work in delivering low carbon energy systems. We are a multidisciplinary group of engineers, scientists, policy makers and planners.
Our projects include infrastructure design (for substations, power lines, renewable energy installations, etc), new grid connection studies, high-level masterplanning studies and low carbon energy strategies from building scale to city scale.
Key Responsibilities
You will be involved in high-level infrastructure sizing, electrical systems design and grid connection studies including power systems modelling. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Infrastructure coordination across masterplan and energy infrastructure design, preparing engineering sketches and technical reports.
- Foundation, access road and other civil infrastructure design for energy infrastructure, specifying and analysing survey information and constraints for solution development.
- Linear infrastructure design, including earthworks, developing and appraising options and supporting the production of engineering solutions and business cases.
Entry Requirements
- A Masters level (or equivalent) in a relevant academic discipline, such as Civil Engineering. Construction Management or Ground / Geotechnical Engineering would also be considered.
- Software skills: Python
- Experience of carrying out assessment, analysis, and design, preparing design reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Familiarity with using specialist analysis and design software such as GIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley ProjectWise, Navisworks would be desirable.
- Full working rights in the country of application.
- 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.
Core Attributes
- Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
- Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
- Growth seekers: A growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Closing Date: 12 November 2026
Please note: In the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
What We Offer
- Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
- A career where you can belong, grow and thrive.
- Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
- A wide range of learning opportunities.
- Profit Share scheme.
- Flexible working approach.
- Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
- Access to flexible benefits for wellbeing.
Application Process
The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.