Junior Bridge Engineer

Work on the infrastructure of the Netherlands and on your future at Arup!

Arup is an independent, international engineering consultancy, founded on the idea that the built environment can change and improve people's lives. Our mission is therefore not for nothing: 'We shape a better world'. In 2025, we celebrate 25 years of advising our clients in the Netherlands on solving complex design challenges. We do this by utilizing our extensive expertise and our global network of 94 offices in 34 countries. Every day, we work with over 18,000 colleagues on innovative and sustainable projects in the built environment; from urban area development, building design and renovation, to infrastructural challenges and projects in the industry and technology, education, art and culture sectors.

As part of our Infrastructure team, you will contribute to the preservation, improvement, and innovation of the crucial infrastructure of the Netherlands with leading projects such as the replacement and renovation of the Van Brienenoord Bridge and the renewal and expansion of Amsterdam Zuid station. You will be part of a prominent team of structural engineers, working together with Arup colleagues in Europe and beyond.

As a junior structural engineer, you will work on bridges, tunnels, and other civil engineering structures. You will set up finite element models and perform structural calculations. You will apply the latest techniques and contribute to the further digitalization and automation of our analyses and calculations. You will work in multidisciplinary project teams where seniors provide you with intensive guidance. In doing so, you will use the global knowledge available within Arup; you will be part of a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. This is how we stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about bridges and civil structures and who uses his/her creativity to develop the best solutions for our clients. Additionally, you meet the following requirements:

• You have a master's degree in a structural engineering discipline;
• Affinity with finite element modeling, parametric design, and automation;
• Curiosity regarding the development of new techniques;
• Proficiency in the Dutch language at B1 level;
• Excellent proficiency in the English language.

At Arup, we reward our people for their contribution to our collective success. Our employees are owners of the company; therefore, we have the freedom to do meaningful work that is in alignment with our purpose and our values. We offer a unique profit-sharing program, through which everyone shares in the results of our collective, global efforts.

• Professional growth and development: benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to continuously improve your knowledge and skills.
• An inspiring: culture in which you work together with your colleagues to deliver the best quality to our clients.
• Global opportunities: Work together with colleagues all over the world and explore the possibilities of short-term or long-term assignments at Arup offices in other countries.
• Financial well-being & ownership: Receive a market-competitive salary and benefits package and share in the success of Arup through our global profit-sharing program.
• Opportunities to work flexibly/hybrid; we provide the right facilities at your home + Public Transport Businesscard, 1st class.

At Arup, you are part of an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from the way we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You will get the chance to do socially useful work that has meaning - for Arup, for your career, and for the clients and communities for whom we work.

We are proud to be an employer that offers equal opportunities and strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion in which 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 characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and our workplaces accessible. If you require assistance or adjustments, please go to our Candidate Support page for contact information and help. We are happy to help you.

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