Graduate Engineer - Rail

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The Opportunity

Our infrastructure systems experts combine rail systems and operational knowledge with systems engineering and safety management expertise to develop fully integrated railway designs which meet the needs of government, rail operators, the travelling public and others impacted by the railway. These designs may be for a new railway (or other guided transport system), for an extension to an existing system, or an enhancement by the introduction of a new technology. We support projects throughout the project lifecycle in integration, interface management, requirements management and verification and validation. We also provide specialist Systems Engineering services such as Systems Safety, Performance, Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (PRAM) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).   

Teams available within Rail:

Rolling stock (Click here to learn more and apply)

Available location: Nottingham

Due to continued growth in our businesses, our new Rolling Stock team are looking to recruit a Graduate Mechanical or Electrical Engineer. 

Our Rolling Stock team apply their specialist skills to rail projects across the globe.

Civils & Track (Click here to learn more and apply)

Available locations: Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast

The Rail team in either the Civils or Track sub-disciplines. As a graduate within one of these teams you will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you will have a great deal of responsibility from day one, we will give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills.

Rail (Click here to learn more and apply)

Available locations: London, Bristol, Manchester and York

Our Rail design teams are focussed on developing fully integrated railway designs which meet the needs of government, rail operators, the travelling public and others impacted by the railway. These designs may be for a new railway (or other guided transport system), for an extension to an existing system, or an enhancement by the introduction of a new technology.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for candidates with a degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Railway Engineering, Railway Systems Engineering, General Engineering or Engineering Science (2.1 or above)

Please check the individual roles available above for specific degree requirements.

We welcome applications from Candidates with alternative degrees to those above in the interest of continuing to develop our diverse and talented teams.

We're looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients - we'd like to hear from you.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2025.