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Arup

Graduate Bridge Engineer (Available 2027)

Location

Dallas, TX

Wage

$76,500 – $83,500/yr

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Posted on October 10, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Arup is a global consultancy that seeks a Graduate Bridge Engineer to perform structural analysis and design of various infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes collaboration and technical expertise in creating sustainable solutions for the built environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural analysis and design of bridges, retaining structures, and other transportation and energy infrastructure.
  • Assist in developing design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Support finite element modeling and structural analysis using industry-standard software.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical, civil, rail, marine, and construction specialists.
  • Support preparation of drawings and BIM models using digital engineering tools.

Requirements

  • Masters level (or equivalent) Doctoral / PhD level (or equivalent) in the fields of Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
  • Strong academic background in structural analysis and structural design.
  • Demonstrated interest in bridge engineering and transportation infrastructure.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • 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.

Benefits

401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $38/hr, this posting sits about 10% above the $35/hr median for welding jobs in Dallas, TX — toward the top of a $28–$39/hr middle band drawn from 47 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 55% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 130 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 76 different employers. 57 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 583 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

Arup currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (35), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), and Zachry Group (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Abernathy at $45/hr, Arlington at $40/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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