Americas graduate program

Our opportunities

Across the Americas, we recruit hundreds of graduates each year to join our teams across 19 offices in three countries. We have a strong network of experienced professionals who look forward to helping you settle into your role. From the moment you start, we’ll give you the training, support and freedom that you need to thrive. 
 
Our graduates typically join us each August and September, and before joining, all members have the opportunity to learn more about our firm, our projects and priorities.

Your graduate experience

Our graduate experience offers you many possibilities to shape a better world. From your first day, you’ll join a community of experts in a supportive culture where we encourage individuality to thrive. Your development blends hands-on experience with technical knowledge to give you the best possible launch pad for what will surely be an extraordinary career. In practice, this means:

• Continuous training to build your leadership and technical skills, through our Leadership Academy and Arup University. You will also have access to our global skills networks in the form of workshops and online self-enabled learning.
• Dedicated opportunities to connect with your graduate cohort, to build relationships with your peers and understand how your role contributes to Arup’s wider strategy.
• Technical development through working alongside globally recognized experts on projects that make an impact around the world.
• Build relationships with fellow interns, graduates and experts across the business, creating connections that help you learn, grow and thrive.
• Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and join networks that champion inclusion, belonging and positive change across Arup.
• Experience the power of shared imagination by collaborating with diverse teams, disciplines and perspectives to deliver meaningful outcomes. 

What do we look for?

Eligibility

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your resume and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Aside from your degree, we look for the following core attributes:

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, are curious and always eager to learn or explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

We create an environment where members feel a sense of belonging, can bring their whole self to work and perform at their best. We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and well-being of our graduates.  We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds as well as people living with disability and provide workplace adjustments.  

Application process and timeline

We understand that applying for jobs can be a difficult, and, at times, daunting process. We’ve kept our process simple and straightforward so that you can perform at your best, and our Early Careers Team is always on hand to answer questions.

Not all roles have a fixed deadline; some are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close as soon as they're filled. Where a deadline does apply, check the vacancy for details, and apply as early as possible either way.

If you need more support at any stage or have any questions, our FAQs below cover the most common questions, or you can reach out to us directly via AMREarlyCareers@arup.com