Graduate Fire Engineer (Available 2026)

Arup

The Role

Overview

Consult on fire safety, design, modeling and compliance for building projects

Key Responsibilities

  • fire modeling
  • egress modeling
  • smoke analysis
  • structural calculations
  • fire strategies
  • code consulting

Tasks

-Assist with development of fire alarm, detection, and fire suppression systems design documents -Assist with the development of fire safety strategies for special hazards -Contribute to the development of prescriptive and performance-based design strategies. -Participate in internal team meetings and external client meetings -Assist with the development of structural fire calculations -Assist senior engineers on project site visits and communicate with architects, contractors and consulting teams -Assist with dynamic egress modeling -Perform smoke control analysis -Provide consulting for life safety, building, and fire code compliance -Assist senior engineers to help clients to incorporate fire and life safety strategy concepts into the design and review drawings for conformance with the agreed strategy -Assist with fire modeling

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • communication
  • teamwork
  • planning
  • us authorization
  • critical thinking

What You Bring

-Adapt to working with multiple teams, across multiple offices in a multi-discipline environment -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Professional demeanor -Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Chemical or Civil Engineering -Whether you’ve just graduated or are graduating before the role starts, we want to hear from you if your degree is in a relevant field. -Skills in planning and organizing -Candidate must be eligible to work in the US without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future to be considered for this role -Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

Benefits

-Work-life balance: Our hybrid model offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities -Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs. -Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.

The Company

About Arup

-Specializing in infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and urban planning. -Portfolio spans globally recognized projects, from landmark buildings to major transportation systems. -Engineers, designers, and planners deliver cutting-edge, innovative solutions that anticipate future needs. -Key projects include the Sydney Opera House, Crossrail in London, and the Eden Project in the UK. -Collaborative approach integrates diverse disciplines to create solutions that drive progress and innovation. -A global leader in engineering consultancy with a unique culture prioritizing creativity and client-centered solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Energy

Water

Property

Data centres

Cities

Science

Healthcare

Architecture - Transport

Architecture - Science and industry

Architecture - Workplace

Architecture - Sports

Interview Process

-submit application -pre‑recorded video interview if minimum requirements are met -team member contacts you to discuss next steps

Visa Sponsorship

-candidate must be eligible to work in the us without employer‑sponsored work authorization now or in the future