Engineering Technician

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. We offer a broad range of professional services that combine to make a real difference to our clients and the communities in which we work. For more than 70 years, we have helped bring to life groundbreaking projects across the globe.

We are truly global, and our +15,000 planners, designers, engineers and consultants around the world deliver innovative projects with creativity and passion. We have over 750 staff working in Ireland based in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick.

 Engineering Technician

We currently have a requirement for an Engineering Technician interested in the planning and design of roads and streets projects to join our Roads and Streets team in Ireland. The successful candidate will work within the Roads and Streets team delivering a range of urban and rural design projects including road projects (both road improvements and new roads), urban street design incorporating Public Transport and Active Travel and Greenway projects.

 The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience within an established consultancy with flexible working options between home and office. They will be involved in a diverse and challenging range of projects for high profile clients within Ireland and further afield. This role also offers the successful candidate long-term opportunities for career development.

Projects

·        Rural and Urban Road Improvement Schemes working for Transport Infrastructure Ireland and local authorities;

·        Active Travel projects in urban settings and rural Greenways

·      Public Transport Priority projects and Development of TII Design Standards and associated research projects with European partners such as Conference of European Directors of Road (CEDR); and

·        Design and Build / PPP projects working for leading Irish and overseas contractors. 

The Role

The role includes working in a BIM environment in the delivery of models and drawings. You will be required to deliver projects to the required technical standards in a timely manner, reporting to the team leader or project manager as appropriate. The ideal candidate will have MicroStation experience and you will be responsible for drawing production processes in ORD (OpenRoads Designer). You will be provided with training in relevant softwares as required and work closely with senior members of staff for guidance.

·        Work in a vibrant team delivering sustainable transport solutions on complex projects at various stages of development from planning, appraisal and environmental evaluation to detailed design and construction.

·      You will prepare 3d models and drawings to support technical designs for projects, in accordance with approved standards in a BIM Environment.

·        Implement the appropriate QA procedures for all deliverables.

·        Communicate effectively and in a team environment with colleagues, project managers and other internal design disciplines.      

Qualifications/Experience

·        Level 7 Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

·        Skills in 2D/3D CAD (Microstation (preferably Connect Edition), AutoCAD)

·        Track record of CAD production, implementation of drawing standards

·        Strong digital skills

·        Good written and verbal communication skills

·        Attention to detail and ability to work through complex processes

·        Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable Background Knowledge:

·        Awareness of drawing production processes in ORD (OpenRoads Designer) is desirable but upskilling through training will be provided

·        Common Data Environments

·        ESRI ArcGIS or equivalent

What to expect at Arup 

• A multicultural and informal working environment where you can develop professionally by being part of a team who enjoy what they do.
• We believe that flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.
• Opportunities for short or long assignments at Arup’s offices and projects anywhere in the world.
• Employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme, which is dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
• Competitive performance-based salary growth.
• A strong corporate culture committed to its values: quality of work, holistic approach, humane organization, straight and honourable dealings, social usefulness and reasonable prosperity.
• Continuous training and professional development that will allow you to adapt to the growing needs of our clients as we embrace digital transformation.

• You will be expected to become a member of a relevant and necessary professional organisation.

Our goal is to shape a better world. And to do that, we need to make Arup a great place to work for everyone. If we want to solve problems for people around the world, we must seek and attract the best people from the widest talent pool and create an environment that supports and includes them. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution. This includes people with disabilities so please discuss any adjustments that you may require throughout the selection and assessment process with your recruitment contact.

'A better way'- Sustainability and Social Equity

At Arup, we strive to bring environmental sustainability and social equity together. We put sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development that helps tackle issues such as climate change and poverty. We have made a commitment to reach net zero by 2030 and to contribute meaningfully to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating shared value for our clients and our communities while safeguarding our planet. Read our net zero carbon plan here. Read our net zero carbon plan here.

A career at Arup gives you the chance to have a positive impact on the world. For us, corporate responsibility is not just a policy; it’s a way of working.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background based on merit, fairness and respect. At Arup, you’ll be a welcomed member of the team with opportunities to participate in social, cultural and educational events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or with your colleagues by joining staff networks such as those for women, culture or the LGBTQ+ community.

Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Thank you’

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