Graduate Airport Planner

Graduate Airport Planner
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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.

Our team delivers airport infrastructure planning projects worldwide, spanning airport master planning, terminal planning, airside planning, and landside planning. This role provides the opportunity to work on major airport development and expansion projects across the Americas and globally, often at the earliest stages of planning when the most consequential decisions are made. Rather than focusing on detailed design refinements, you will help shape fundamental aspects of airport development, such as terminal concepts, airfield configurations, and long-term capacity strategies.

In doing so, you will have a tangible influence on how airports evolve, while developing technical expertise, gaining exposure to high-profile aviation projects, and building a rewarding career within a globally recognised aviation practice.

• Participate in airport master planning, terminal planning, airside planning, and landside planning for airport development and expansion projects.
• Support the development of spatial programs and infrastructure planning requirements for airport facilities.
• Prepare graphics, diagrams, drawings, and planning exhibits using CAD and other visualization tools.
• Conduct research on airport planning trends, industry standards, and best practices, and assist with surveys, benchmarking studies, and data collection activities.
• Assist in preparation of reports, presentations and deliverables including illustrations, tables and drawings to communicate complex technical ideas through a graphical and visual approach for a wide range of clients

• Bachelor’s degree (required) or master’s degree (preferred) in Architecture, Urban or Transportation Planning, Civil, Industrial or Architectural Engineering, or other related subject areas
• Airport and aviation related interest and/or experience
• Experience andproficiencyof CAD platforms (AutoCAD/Micro Station), Microsoft Office applications (Word and PowerPoint) and Excel
• Ability to read and understand 3D spatial models, make edits to architectural floor plans and sections
• Logical and critical thinking capability, including the ability to produce graphics to simplify complex ideas
• Good written and verbal communication skills needed for team-based working
• The ability to work withhigh levelarchitectural and master planning concepts
• Excellent planning and organization skills and attention to detail for our fast-paced environment

Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to address new challenges

• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada 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,…