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Civil Engineer – Water Projects

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 days ago

Arup

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Arup doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Master's degree
“· A Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

· Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.

· Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term 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.

· Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

· Well-being and Culture: Access to a range of well-being programs, including sports subsidies, social activities, and initiatives promoting a healthy work-life balance. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

Arup is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Spain in 2024 by Actualidad Económica and Forbes magazine, thanks to our flexibility policies. We also adhere to the Code of Principles of Generational Diversity, committing to equal opportunities regardless of age.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning-to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone proactive and dynamic. Ideally, you'll bring:

· A Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

· Around 1 to 3 years of experience in civil engineering design, preferably related to water infrastructure, drainage, utilities, hydraulic structures or flood risk management.

· Knowledge and experience of using design tools, which may include AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, as well as hydraulic modelling software; Infoworks, InfoDrainage, Epanet, SewerGEMS, WaterCAD.

· High level of spoken and written English and Spanish

· Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

· A proactive attitude, curiosity, attention to detail and motivation to deliver high-quality work.

· An interest in developing technical expertise in the water sector and in contributing to projects with positive outcomes for communities and the environment.

The role

This is an opportunity to join Arup's Water team in Madrid and contribute to a wide range of national and international water projects.

Our team works across the entire water cycle, supporting clients including utilities, local and regional governments, industrial and domestic water users, developers, contractors and other partners. We help deliver projects related to water supply, drainage, flood protection, natural catchments and key water infrastructure, considering the long-term economic, environmental and social dimensions of our work.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with colleagues in Spain and across Arup's global network. The role is well suited to an early-career Civil Engineer who is keen to develop strong technical skills, gain exposure to different project stages, and contribute to projects with a positive social and environmental impact.

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Civil Engineer to join our Water team in Madrid. The successful candidate will have an interest in water infrastructure and a desire to develop their technical capability through hands-on project work, collaboration and mentoring.

What you'll do

· Support the design of water infrastructure, including water supply networks, drainage systems, reservoirs and flood protection solutions.

· Contribute to different project stages, from bids and feasibility studies through to concept, schematic and detailed design.

· Prepare calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications and other design deliverables.

· Assist with hydraulic, hydrological and civil engineering assessments, depending on project needs.

· Coordinate with engineers and specialists from other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.

· Participate in meetings with colleagues, clients and project stakeholders.

· Develop your technical skills through project delivery, mentoring and collaboration with local and international teams.

How you'll work

· Full-time position based in Madrid.

· Start date: as soon as possible.

· Hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements, in line with Arup's policies.

Hiring process

To apply for this vacancy, register your updated CV and a cover letter in English.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we offer a rewarding career with a global company committed to a better future. Our unique trust ownership structure allows us to prioritize meaningful work and invest in our people. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

About Arup

Arup is a global consultancy providing extensive technical and advisory expertise across the built environment, drawing on more than 150 disciplines to shape infrastructure, buildings, energy and sustainability. Its work spans markets such as rail and high-speed transport, structural and civil engineering, building services, planning, and advisory services, with projects ranging from the Transpennine Route Upgrade to Little Island in New York City.

For international professionals, Arup presents itself as a borderless organisation: its careers portal organises vacancies by region (Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and UKIMEA) with current listings across countries including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia, and employees describe global project opportunities across offices. The corporate website is published in English, German, French and Spanish, and Arup's Spain-relevant track record includes being approached in 2014 by the Sagrada Família Foundation to help complete the remaining structural design of La Sagrada Família in Barcelona. The available first-party sources do not confirm specific Spanish office locations, so candidates should verify current Spain-based openings directly via jobs.arup.com.

Industry: Engineering Consultancy
Website: arup.com

Good to know if you are moving

Arup recruits across four regions — Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and UKIMEA — with current listings on its careers portal spanning countries including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Arup's corporate website is published in English, German, French and Spanish.
Arup warns applicants about recruitment fraud: the Arup name has been used in recruitment scams, and candidates should never provide personal or financial information or send money to suspected fraudsters.
Career paths at Arup are flexible: 'There are plenty of defined career paths at Arup, but there's also a choose your own adventure path' — one engineer joined as a facade engineer and became a resilience leader.

In their own words

About the company & team

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We have been present in Spain since 1993 and we have a team of more than 400 engineers, consultants, and qualified technical personnel. We work for clients from the public and private sectors, providing creative and sustainable solutions based on the efficient use of resources.

We work across the entire water cycle, with a variety of clients including utilities, local and regional governments, industrial and domestic water users and other partners. From designing and maintaining key water infrastructure to advising on natural catchments and flood defences, we help clients consider the long-term economic, environmental and social dimensions of their proposals.

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