Senior Civil Engineer

Arups purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where 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 do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Arup is proud to have been named ENR Californias 2024 Design Firm of the Year.

Our culture is energetic, collaborative, and open. We value self-motivated and driven people who have a positive impact on those around them. Share your passion and experience in a global culture that believes your potential to achieve is endless.

Our West geography is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer who is skilled in developing hydrology & hydraulic (H&H) models to play a vital role on a variety of exciting site development and coastal resiliency projects. This position is based in San Francisco or Los Angeles.

Youll love this position if

• You want the freedom to push boundaries and the space to explore your career as you take responsibility for helping us shape a better world. Arup still follows the business principles our founder, Ove Arup, set out in his Key Speech.
• You desire a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
• You enjoy working directly with clients and project teams across the Americas and beyond.
• You thrive in a truly multi-disciplinary environment, with an awareness of the interconnectedness of your decisions on other disciplines.
• You see yourself as an emerging leader in this field.

The Opportunity

• Lead development of H&H models to inform a variety of project types including coastal resilience planning and design, drainage infrastructure for site development projects, and flood risk assessments.
• Lead the design of utilities, roadways, drainage, green infrastructure and other key civil elements for a variety of site development projects throughout the country.
• Serve as civil technical lead on site due diligence and masterplanning projects for regional and global hyperscale clients, including test fit design, grading analysis, and drainage.
• Work with the local agencies to understand their land use and permit processes.
• Coordinate with associated disciplines including SMEP, architecture and landscape architecture, geotechnical engineering, transportation planning, urban planning, environmental engineering, and cost engineering.
• Perform construction phase engineering support and site supervision.
• Develop and deepen relationships with existing and potential clients and project collaborators.
• Mentor team members and nurture their professional development.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering; Masters degree preferred.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in civil engineering/site development.
• Strong knowledge of core civil engineering fundamentals such as hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, low impact development, 3-D utility design, grading and earthwork, roadway and geometric alignments, and accessibility standards.
• Highly proficient with H&H modeling software such as InfoWorks-ICM, HEC-HMS and other analysis software.
• Highly proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other civil engineering design and analysis software.
• Experience coordinating project delivery and interfacing with project owners, contractors, and outside consultants.
• A commitment to sustainable design practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to build consensus among clients and teammates alike.

Notable current clients

• Caltrans Climate Resilient Corridor Study
• City of South San Francisco Shoreline Protection Plan
• Major (confidential) hyperscale data center projects across North America
• California High Speed Rail Stations

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

The Benefits - What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each members success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes 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 Arups 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.

Benefits that Work

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal.

As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firms financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working

We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Hiring Range

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $120,400 to $145,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco will differ.

Life at Arup - 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 youre 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.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture - from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability - 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.

Our application process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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Skills

3D Design, Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, AutoCAD, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Consensus Building Skills, Construction Engineering, Construction Support, Cost Engineering, Due Diligence, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Geotechnical Engineering, Green Business, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Interpersonal Skills, Land Use, Legal, Mentoring, Network Operations Center, Project/Program Coordination, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Risk Analysis, Schedule Development, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning

About the Company

Arup Group Ltd