Water Engineer

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world

The role:

As a Water Engineer based in Shenzhen, you will support water engineering design, modelling and analysis across projects in mainland China and the wider East Asia region. Working within our Energy, Water & Resources team, you will provide technical input to water-related studies and engineering projects, including water utilities and pipeline design, water modelling and multidisciplinary project delivery.

You will work closely with our Hong Kong water resources team and collaborate with colleagues across East Asia and Southeast Asia to deliver integrated engineering solutions. The role also involves preparing technical reports and presentations, coordinating with clients and local stakeholders, and supporting project activities from planning and design through to implementation.

The Opportunity:

• Support technical analysis, planning and design activities for water engineering projects, including water-related modelling, utilities and pipeline design.
• Provide technical input to resource and waste management strategies, including waste forecasting, circular economy opportunities, collection strategies and infrastructure planning, depending on project requirements.
• Support and coordinate water modelling activities to facilitate project delivery.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, specifications and other documentation for clients and stakeholders.
• Support multidisciplinary projects from tendering and planning through design, procurement, site supervision, commissioning and operation.
• Provide technical input and leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, supporting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Arup offices, particularly in East Asia and Southeast Asia.

• Coordinate with local clients, authorities and stakeholders in mainland China to support successful project delivery.

   

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• A degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience and demonstrated competence. A master's degree or higher is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in water engineering or related disciplines.
• Experience working on projects in Hong Kong, Macau or overseas is preferred.
• Professional engineering membership or Chartered Engineer status in a relevant discipline, recognized in mainland China or internationally, or actively working towards equivalent professional registration.
• Sound technical and analytical capabilities, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and logically structured technical reports and presentations.

• Effective interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage workload with autonomy, identify gaps, resolve issues and maintain clear communication with project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, including Mandarin and Cantonese.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Sean Wang (sean.wang@arup.com)

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 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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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.

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