Junior Civil Engineer

Milan, Italy

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Italy.

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

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to a diverse range of projects across Italy, Spain and beyond, collaborating with national and international colleagues.

Our Civil Engineering team in Europe South, covering Italy, Spain, Serbia and Türkiye, delivers integrated solutions for data centre, industrial and infrastructure projects. Working within multidisciplinary teams, we design the networks and systems that enable complex developments to operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.

The Opportunity

As our portfolio in Italy continues to grow, we are looking for a Junior Civil Engineer to support the delivery of road, underground utility and drainage designs.

You will contribute to the planning, design and delivery of civil engineering solutions across infrastructure projects including energy, water, transportation, data centres and urban development. Working from feasibility and concept design through detailed design and construction support, you will help develop sustainable, practical and innovative solutions that respond to our clients’ needs.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will support the development of site layouts, drainage strategies, earthworks designs, access arrangements and utility coordination solutions. You will also help prepare technical designs, drawings, calculations and reports, taking responsibility for defined tasks with guidance from experienced colleagues.

Our clients include major data centre developers and operators, utility providers, transmission network operators, contractors and public-sector organisations.

As a Junior Civil Engineer At Arup, You Will

• Support the design and coordination of roads, water-supply systems, fire-water networks, foul sewers, surface-water drainage and dry utility networks, from concept through to detailed design.
• Prepare and support the delivery of road, utility and drainage design packages for major developments.
• Contribute to technical drawings, calculations, models and reports.
• Coordinate interfaces across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and BIM disciplines.
• Help identify and resolve utility conflicts, design constraints and coordination issues.

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone who is interested in technically excellent infrastructure design and developing coordinated solutions for complex projects. If you do not meet every requirement but believe you would thrive in this role, we still encourage you to apply.

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• An understanding of civil infrastructure design principles gained through academic study, internships or early-career experience.
• Experience 3+ years with, or an interest in learning, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD or similar design software.
• An interest in digital design, BIM and automation within engineering delivery.
• The ability to solve problems, communicate clearly and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit-sharing programme, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits That Work For You

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programmes and mentoring to strengthen your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short- or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup’s success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Flexible working: Working from home up to 3 days a week and up to 20 days a year from another country.

In Italy, the gross annual salary (RAL) for this role is €33,000 to €45,000, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the CCNL Terziario (Confcommercio). The final salary is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, reflecting experience, qualifications and role-relevant skills.

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