Graduate Roads and Streets 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, you'll help create safer, more sustainable and people-focused transport networks that connect communities and improve everyday lives. As a Graduate Roads & Streets Engineer, you'll work alongside industry-leading specialists on a diverse range of road, street, active travel and public transport projects across Ireland and beyond.

We're looking for curious, motivated graduates who are ready to bring fresh ideas, challenge convention and make a positive impact through engineering excellence.

As part of our Roads & Streets team, you'll contribute to the planning, design and delivery of a wide variety of projects, including:

• Urban and rural road improvement schemes
• Street design and public realm enhancement projects
• Active Travel and Greenway infrastructure
• Public Transport Priority measures
• National transport design standards and policy development
• Design & Build and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects

You'll gain valuable experience working within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with engineers, planners, clients and contractors to deliver innovative and sustainable transport solutions.

As a Graduate Roads & Streets Engineer, you will:

• Assist in the preparation of technical designs, drawings, reports and specifications.
• Support the design of road alignments, streetscapes, active travel facilities and drainage infrastructure.
• Contribute to research and the development of transport design standards and guidance.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, standards and quality requirements.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver projects.
• Support project delivery while maintaining high standards of health, safety and technical excellence.

Some of Our Exciting Projects

• Rural and Urban Road Improvement Schemes for Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Local Authorities.
• Active Travel, Greenway and Public Transport Priority Projects.
• Development of National Transport Design Standards and Research Programmes.
• Major Design & Build and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Infrastructure Projects.

We're seeking graduates who are enthusiastic about creating sustainable, resilient, and people-centred transport infrastructure.

Is this role right for you?  

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:    

An undergraduate or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in:

• Civil Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering
• Engineering with a Transportation or Highways specialism

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A passion for transport, infrastructure and sustainable mobility.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• An interest in designing places that positively impact communities.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:  

• 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.  

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;  

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.  
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.  
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.  
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

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 you to 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.  

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.