Graduate Water Engineer

Graduate Water Engineer

Manila, -, Philippines

Building Services - Mechanical

Asia Pacific Region

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A Future with purpose

At Arup we're dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a junior water engineer, to enhance our hydraulic modelling and civil design team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about rivers and the whole environment from source to sea, from mountain to city. We specialise in delivering innovative solutions on both a local and catchment scale, founded on nature-based systems and novel, low carbon technology.

Arup provide high level advisory / strategic thinking in the water and environment sector, we deliver detailed design services, we provide construction supervision, and technical advice on asset health. We invest in our own bespoke research every year, often working in partnerships, to develop our knowledge and digital tools. You will have the opportunity to work across all levels of engineering, science and research and learn from a welcoming, talented team around you.

The role is based in Manila office.

Your role in our team

• You will be joining a technical delivery team working on a wide variety of global projects (particularly in the United Kingdom) as well as local assignments. These include wastewater and stormwater catchment studies, nature-based regenerative solutions of all kinds, flood risk and river health analysis, civil structures, wastewater and stormwater treatment, and environmental flood mitigation projects across our client frameworks.

• You will be given the opportunity to specialize or gain a more varied experience; you can shape and grow your own future with us. The Arup community is an unrivalled network of local and global experts. Every person is supported and mentored in their career path and encouraged to work towards being the best that they can be. Every year we invest in our people. To make them better at what they do, to allow them to pursue new ideas, and to develop a forward-thinking team at the forefront of innovation. We want you to be a part of that bright future.

• You will have the opportunity to work in packages such as the full Innovyze ICM suite, SAGIS, ArcGIS, MIKE and Tuflow. You will also be encouraged, should you wish, to develop your digital skills including the likes of Python and FME.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we support 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.

Is this role right for you?

• Background civil, sanitary, or environmental engineering, or any related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Has confidence in communicating at all levels of the organization
• Has a recognized engineering professional qualification (PRC license)
• Ideally, has basic knowledge in the use of GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS/ArcMap, or any similar software)
• Ideally, has experience within hydraulic modelling of wastewater networks
• Ideally, has experience delivering flooding assessments and assessing catchment risks
• Ideally, has advanced skills in data analytics, assessing monitor data, and catchment modelling
• Candidates with less than three (3) years of experience and/or fresh graduates with strong engineering background are encouraged to apply for the role.

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.

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What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward that recognises 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 Arup's 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. We also provide medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance. In addition, we offer flexible work hours and a hybrid work arrangement.

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 you're 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

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Ivy Baguis at to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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