Graduate Rail Engineer
Graduate Rail Engineer
See it differently
You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.
The Opportunity
At Arup, our rail teams deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that connect people, communities and economies. As a Graduate Rail Engineer, you will work on exciting rail and transportation projects, supporting the design, development and delivery of critical infrastructure that improves mobility and creates lasting impact.
As a Graduate Rail Permanent Way Engineer at Arup, you will, but not limited to:
- 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 is providing the planning, design coordination and assurance services to bring the project forward to construction.
Is this role right for you?
For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:
- A Bachelor's degree (Level 8 or above), or studying towards a Master's degree or PhD in the following relevant disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Railway Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Structural Engineering
To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:
- 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.
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. We advise that you apply early.
Eligibility
We're able to consider candidates who require an employment permit to work in Ireland, where the role and offered salary meet the Irish Government's eligibility criteria (for example, under the Critical Skills or General Employment Permit schemes). All Employment Permits are granted at the discretion of the Deciding Officer with offers contingent to obtaining the correct immigration to work and reside in Ireland."
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 recognises 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 permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.
Regional addition:
For our permanent members we offer private medical insurance allowances, life assurance and income protection cover.
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 equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – 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. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates may inform us of any disability, learning difference, or other circumstance that may require reasonable adjustments for interviews or assessments. Any information provided will be used only to make appropriate arrangements and will not be considered in any other aspect of your application or selection process.