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Civil Engineer - Rail

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Civil Engineering
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Americas Region
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CHI00005Y Requisition #

Joining Arup


At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality
to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences,
perspectives and ideas.


You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to
your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.


We are looking for a Rail Engineer to play a key role on a variety of exciting infrastructure 
projects with a primary focus on railroad infrastructure and stations. You would be joining our 
multi-disciplinary team that supports both local and regional rail project work. We work on 
complex rail projects and help advise clients on how to best solve their most challenging issues.
The preferred location is Chicago, but the role could sit in New York, Boston or DC.


The opportunity

  • Assisting senior staff on a variety of planning and design projects with a focus on 
    railroad infrastructure and stations projects throughout the Americas Region, such as 
    the renovation of key station in Chicago or massive rail expansion project in New 
    York City.
  • Preparing and reviewing rail alignment, track and special trackwork drawings, 
    specifications and other technical documents.
  • Coordinating with multiple disciplines and working with senior engineers and project 
    managers to help complete assigned tasks.
  • Writing reports for internal and external purposes based on design development and 
    analyses.
  • Presenting technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by 
    technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Support business development efforts to secure future work and build client 
    relationships.
  • Participate in local and national engineering associations such as ASCE or AREMA

The skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering. Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Civil Engineering design. Railroad 
    project experience preferred but not required.
  • EIT/FE required.
  • Experience with MicroStation.
  • ORD or Civil 3D experience preferred but not required
  • The ability to effectively prioritize work and manage deadlines required in a rapidly 
    changing environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills essential for team-based working.
  • Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.
  • Presentation skills with colleagues of all levels.
  • Presenting technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by 
    technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Understanding trends and best practices in the civil and rail industries in the Midwest 
    and at a national level.


Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what
you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please
sign up to our Talent Community is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you
to shape a better world.


The Benefits – 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 recognizes 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 members to 
share in the results of our collective efforts.


Benefits that 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


Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of
working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative
schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are
available


Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in
Chicago is $80,000 to $87,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience,
educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note
hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Chicago will differ.


Life at Arup – 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, LGBTQ+ and disability – 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 .


Our application process


We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have
applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a
member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.



Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability

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