Junior Water Consultant

About Arup

Arup is an independent company of engineers, architects, designers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services.

It is the creative force behind some of the most important and innovative projects in today’s-built environment, both small and large in scale. With 90 offices in 35 countries, our more than 18,000 employees offer a wide range of professional services. Thus, through our work, we want to create a positive impact in our current environment.

We have been present in Spain since 1993 and we have a tea of more than 220 engineers, consultants, and qualified technical personnel. We work for clients from the public and private sectors, providing creative and sustainable solutions based on the efficient use of resources.

Role

We are looking for a Junior Water Consultant in Spain to continue developing our capacity in the water sector. The objective of this position is to support the development of new and dynamic business in the water sector in Spain and to achieve positive results for clients. The role includes supporting the delivery of planning projects and the design of water projects.

The selected person will be part of the Civil & Geotechnical team in the Madrid office. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic junior consultant to support water projects across the sector, including business cases, resilience and climate change adaptation projects, and calculation and design projects for networks and hydraulic systems.

They will interact with and advise other engineers, specialists, managers, and clients. They are expected to support project delivery, bids, and client relationship management.

The main tasks they will participate in include:

• Providing advisory reports to clients on water-related issues; for example, water allocations, water consumption in industrial settings, sale of water assets (sewage treatment plants, sewer networks, etc.)
• Coordinating with counterpart teams in other company offices outside of Spain
• Experience in urban-scale infrastructure and climate change adaptation
   

Minimum requirements

• Degree in Industrial Engineering / Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering
• At least 1 year of experience in water-related consulting
• Basic knowledge of water process lines and treatment
• Communication and interpersonal skills (including presentation skills, written communication, and reporting)
• Very high level of English and Spanish, at least C1
• Proficiency in GIS software

Assessable requirements

• Software for calculating water networks under pressure and gravity
• Enthusiasm for a career in the water sector, based on an understanding of our industry and work
• A proactive and organized approach and the ability to plan ahead to ensure deadlines are met
• Other languages

Conditions

Immediate incorporation

How to apply for this vacancy?

To apply for this vacancy, register your updated CV and a cover letter in English.

Why work at Arup?

• We work on innovative and international projects collaborating with different disciplines and offices around the world
• We offer flexible check-in and check-out hours and a hybrid work model
• You will have the possibility of living a professional experience abroad, through our international assignments
• We offer a flexible contribution plan, being able to choose the benefits that best suit our needs: nursery vouchers, transport card, restaurant vouchers, pension plan and medical insurance
• We have continuous training through our Arup University platform, LinkedIn Learning licenses and access to virtual English/Spanish classes
• We are committed to equal opportunities through the objectives established in our equality plan
• You will be able to participate in EDI initiatives (equity, diversity and inclusion) that are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, such as Connect Out Europe and Connect Women +
• You can also participate in the Community Engagement (commitment to different communities) and Ovagreen (commitment to the environment) initiatives
• We promote a healthy life among our employees through subsidies with different sports centers, inter-company leagues, tournaments, free daily coffee, tea, local fruit...
• We allocate several of our profits to knowledge at work, with the possibility of financing research through the Invest in Arup program
• We are committed to a young and dynamic work environment, in which juniors and seniors share values ​​and learn from each other through internal activities
• We contribute part of our annual benefits to solidarity projects, such as the design and construction of various buildings and infrastructures in developing countries
• The independence of Arup as a company allows us to share with all Arupians a part of the profits obtained globally twice a year
• Arup is, according to the ranking of Actualidad Económica, El Mundo, one of the best companies to work for in Spain in 2023
• We have received the "Empresa más igual" award from the Community of Madrid at the XIX Edition of the Madrid Flexible Company Awards 2023 for our equality and diversity policies
• We adhere to the Code of Principles of Generational Diversity of the Generation and Talent Observatory promoted by the 50Plus Think Tank Association, committing ourselves to equal opportunities regardless of age 

What are we searching for?

At Arup we place sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development to address issues such as climate change and poverty. We have committed to achieving the goal of net zero emissions by 2030 and making a significant contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Therefore, we look for people who share these concerns and interests, creating shared value for our customers and our communities while safeguarding our planet. Arup commits to net zero across global operations by 2030 - Arup

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