Graduate Risk & Resilience Consultant

Graduate Risk & Resilience Consultant (Available 2027)

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The opportunity

• Undertake qualitative and quantitative physical risk assessments of buildings and infrastructure for multiple hazards including earthquake, flood, wind, heat, and wildfire, among others.
• Undertake hazard analysis for multiple hazards, which may include climate change analysis and apply methods to incorporate climate change into hazard models.
• Perform vulnerability analysis of assets considering different typesof hazards; apply advanced simulation methods, engineering calculations, precedent research, etc.
• Support the development of risk mitigation,resilience and climate adaptation strategies, when applicable, for buildings and infrastructure projects as well as for cities and communities.
• Apply best practices in risk-based decision making and adaptation planning (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, adaptation pathways).
• Employ and develop automation scripts for risk models and other daily tasks.
• Support the development of project deliverables including reporting, enabling digital platforms, and communicating findings to clients and stakeholders.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Climate Science or similar. An MS or PhD in engineering, science, or risk management is desirable but not required.
• Basic understanding of computer programming and coding experience to enable hazard and/or engineering risk calculations andresultspostprocessing / visualization.
• Understandingofbasic concepts in risk,statistics and probability.
• Interest in understanding climate change and natural hazard risks and improving the resilience of assets in the built environment.
• Understandingofmulti-hazard qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods and models preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to conduct risk assessments, evaluate adaptation options, perform cost-benefit analysis, and develop data-driven recommendations preferred.
• Familiarity with probabilistic risk modeling concepts and methodologies such as FEMA P-58 and HAZUS, or similar preferred.
• Proficiency in computer programming preferred.
• Subject matterexpertisewith one or more hazards such as earthquake, wind, flood, wildfire, or extreme heat, orexpertisein climate change preferred.
• Proficiency in GIS software preferred.
• Understanding of factors which influence the resilience of buildings and other physical infrastructure, organizations, and communities preferred.

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

Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future

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

Alongside 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, always eager to…