Junior Technician - Transportation Planning
Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin.
Join our Transportation Planning Team to work on a large variety of impactful public and private projects undertaken by our key clients.
The Transportation Planning Team works on the forefront of projects that directly face the development of sustainable communities and climate challenges. We work on high impact projects that brings global best practice, innovation, creativity and technical brilliance together. Our work builds towards Arup’s purpose which is to ‘shape a better world’ by staying committed to developing solutions that address the climate crisis, nature loss, social equity, the need to transition to more sustainable economies and to bring greater prosperity and opportunity to people’s lives.
Transportation is a key economic sector impact in the creation of a resilient society and our team works at the forefront of this field to find opportunities where conventional designs can be influenced.
The Opportunity
To support our continued growth and expansion into new markets we are seeking a junior technician to join our Transportation Planning team to work collaboratively with other engineers, planners and technicians on a wide variety of projects. These projects will typically include new public realm schemes, transport infrastructure and development masterplans. The candidate will work under the leadership of a senior technician who will direct the work to be carried in a fast paced environment where the candidate will be expected to learn as work progresses. The role offers lots of opportunities to advance within the organisation both in Ireland and globally.
This is an opportunity to join the Transportation Planning team on the forefront of technical design and to gain on hand experience and technical skills and knowledge alongside experts in this field. There will also be opportunity for structured training and mentorship.
As a Junior Technician at Arup, you will:
Assist in the design and delivery of a variety of transport projects, collaborating with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams. Produce high-quality detailed General Arrangement drawings, plans and sections using AutoCAD. Production of 3D models using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit and other BIM software
Work under instruction given by senior technician or senior engineers working within the transportation team. From time to time you might do work with other disciplines / teams within Arup.
Contribute to discussions on design options available to solve problems encountered
Assist in the development of other team members where required.
Contribute to the development of good practice and processes through involvement with the Arup skills network.
Attend and participate in, presentations and workshops.
In the long-term, you will strive to understand the design process the engineers utilise within the team, helping the technicians explore the capabilities of various software, and developing ways in which the software can streamline the delivery of our work.
Does this role inspire you?
We're looking for graduates who is passionate about the promotion of and development of sustainable transportation and shaping a better world.
We also value a candidate that is:
Currently pursuing or recently graduated with an NFQ Level 6 Higher Certificate or Advanced Certificate qualification in a technical qualification such as engineering, CAD, technical design or similar.
Able to demonstrate a sound technical base
Able to cooperate with others in a team environment effectively and contributes in generating ideas
An excellent communicator who brings teamwork skills and the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative environment
Working to a plan and quality standards and meeting deadlines set
Understands how to develop self in self, in design, technical and generic skills
Why Arup?
At Arup, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their growth from day one. As a trust-owned company, we're driven by our purpose and values, creating a collaborative and rewarding environment for our employees.
Benefits that work for you:
- Professional Growth & Development: Kickstart your career with our structured graduate development program, benefit from continuous learning opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
- Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
- Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive graduate salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing program.
- Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.
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