Working at Arup

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Your Arup journey is likely to be varied and rewarding, giving you the opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. No two people’s journey at Arup will be the same; we set out to create an environment where you can exercise and explore your talent. We respect your work-life balance as we recognize that only happy people produce great work.

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As noted by our founder Ove Arup, “... no matter how wonderful an organisation we can devise, its success depends on the people working in it – and for it. Arup allows you to work in a rich culture that is naturally curious and always stimulating. We aim for you to enjoy your work and your leisure, making your journey with Arup both interesting and worthwhile.’’

Vivid Sydney UP, and away! Is an invitation to fly. Inspired by the childhood fantasy of flying, the installation hopes to bring a vivid and dream-like quality of breaking free and soaring. Sets of wings sit on recycled bicycles inviting passers-by to take a seat and peddle. The action of peddling illuminates the wings and renders them into lively psychedelic col ours. Creating an image of the peddler with whimsical wings.

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Health InsurancesArup offers competitive Medical (Anthem Blue Cross PPO), dental (MetLife), and vision (VSP) plans for all permanent staff working 20hrs/wk or more. Arup provides coverage for single, two person, or families with modest contributions from staff.

Life InsuranceAll permanent staff working 20hrs/wk or more are covered by a life insurance policy that provides a benefit of up to 3x the annual salary (max of $1m) at no additional cost. Additional life insurance not exceeding 7x the annual earnings may be purchased with additional after-tax contributions.

Health & Dependent Care PlansHealth & Dependent care plans are accounts that allow staff to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for non-reimbursable health care and dependent care expenses. The plan operates under IRS section 125 guidelines and complies with regulations.

Short Term DisabilityStaff may be eligible to receive partial salary continuation pursuant to written doctor’s orders for up to 90 days.

Long Term DisabilityStaff are eligible for long term disability coverage. Benefits are paid after 90 days, once substantiated and approved by our carrier, The Hartford. The approved benefit equals 66.66% of your salary ($15,000/mo max) and is coordinated with all applicable eligible state or federal benefits.

Personal BenefitsInsurances

Retirement Plan (401K) – FidelityAll permanent staff are eligible to participate in the 401k Plan beginning the 1st of the month following their start date. Staff can set aside up to 60% of salary, profit share, and overtime payments (if applicable) on a pre-tax and/or after-tax basis. Arup matches contributions dollar for dollar for up to 10% of your combined salary, profit share, and overtime payments for the year.

Global Profit ShareArup staff share in the success of Arup Group through our Global profit share scheme. Profit Share is a discretionary payment dependent on the financial performance of the firm. Payments are made twice yearly and are based on employee’s length of service and salary level. Long Service AwardsArup has annual ceremonies to recognize staff at 10, 25, and 35 years of service.

Employee Referral ProgramWe offer staff in Grades 2 – 8 the opportunity to be rewarded for successfully referring an external applicant into a permanent position. Depending on the entry grade of the successful candidate this bonus ranges from $1,500 to $3,000.

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Personal BenefitsAdditional benefits

The Penguin PoolThe Penguin Pool is Arup’s global creative events series designed to inform, inspire and entertain. The series takes its name from Arup’s first project - the Penguin Pool at London Zoo. It was a brave solution that introduced us to the design world back in 1935.

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Section 132 (Transit & Parking) PlanThese are accounts that allow staff to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible transportation and/or parking expenses related to commuting to and from work.

EflexBike - Pedal Your Way to GreenThe Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit allows bicycle commuters to receive up to $20/mo as a subsidy to pay for qualifying bicycle expenses incurred when commuting to work on a bicycle. Arup funds the plan so there are no deductions from your monthly paycheck.

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Personal BenefitsAdditional benefits

Flexible WorkingArup understands that all staff may need to have a flexible schedule on an as-needed basis to address personal needs. Additionally, more formalized Reduced Hours, Part-Time, or Remote Working arrangements can be considered if business circumstances permit.

Social & Sports ActivitiesAt Arup we believe in the importance of taking time to get to know the people you work with on a different level. We encourage staff to strengthen their connections and build informal networks through optional activities like the end of the year party, team sports, Nintendo Wii competitions, informal knowledge sharing events, picnics and BBQs, Friday night drinks, volunteering, mentoring high school students, and more!

Employee Assistance ProgramThis is a professional and confidential external counselling service to assist staff and their immediate families to better manage and enjoy life. The service provides access to registered psychologists at no cost to the employee. It can also help with issues such as work-life integration, legal and financial matters, and career choices.

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Personal BenefitsWork-life balance

Vacation TimeVacation is accrued monthly at rates based on grade and length of service. All full time staff receive 15 days of vacation until 10 years of service at which point vacation time jumps to 20 days. Associate Principals and Principals receive 20 days of vacation from the start of their tenure.

Sick TimeFull-time staff members are eligible for up to 10 sick days per fiscal year. Time can be booked in hour segments and can be used for illness, injury, hospitalization, surgery, and doctor appointments, as well as for time taken to care for a family member or domestic partner.

Public HolidaysArup in the United States observes nine public holidays: New Year’s Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Additional Time OffArup accounts for time off related to jury duty, bereavement leave, and paid family leave, consistent with local law. Staff members may also negotiate for a period of unpaid time off as personal needs arise.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Headquarters Open July 2011, the new 900,000ft2 LEED Platinum for New Construction Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation reflects its commitment to philanthropy and its roots in the Pacific Northwest. The Foundation and design team’s goal since the beginning of design was to make sure that sustainability was incorporated into all aspects of the campus. In October 2005, Arup’s Seattle office joined the NBBJ-led design team to help them achieve these goals.

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Personal BenefitsTime off

Professional MembershipsArup encourages employees to obtain professional memberships related to their field. Arup will reimburse employees in Grades 1–6 for one professional membership per year; Arup will reimburse employees at Associate and higher for up to three professional memberships per year.

Professional QualificationArup encourages staff to obtain professional licenses and certifications available in their fields. Financial support is available to assist employees with the costs of registration and exam fees. Staff will also receive a bonus in the amount of $2,000 in recognition of their first professional license or certification.

Tuition ReimbursementArup will reimburse a portion of tuition costs for full time staff pursuing business–relevant continuing education courses on their own time.

Training and DevelopmentArup invests in each staff member by providing developmentally-appropriate training at each stage of one’s career. These include a host of technical courses in each discipline, as well as, Graduate Induction; Design School; Project Management Boot Camp; Client Communications; and more.

Invest in ArupSelf-funded research and collaborative R&D relationships with universities. Those interested compete for funding to do research or process improvement projects throughout the year.

Professional BenefitsAdditional benefits

Design SchoolHeld annually in every region, Design School is unique to Arup. The Design School sharpens our employees’ design and collaboration skills, with an emphasis on three essential parts: design excellence, client care, and financial performance, all with a sense of fun and camaraderie.

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Assignment OpportunitiesMobility

In line with the Arup philosophy of developing people by giving them opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world, Arup offers staff with appropriate skills and knowledge the opportunity to work on assignments all over the globe.

Short Term Assignment Usually running for a minimum of thirty days but not exceeding nine months, these assignments may include the following benefits: home visits/flights, a daily subsistence allowance, and furnished accommodation.

Long Term AssignmentUsually between nine months and three years in duration, these assignments include the following benefits: a pre-assignment trip, cultural awareness training, language training, two days paid time off to relocate, allowance for the shipment of goods, settling in allowance, temporary accommodation, tax assistance, home visits/flights and medical insurance.

Early Development Assignment (EDA)EDA’s are designed to provide developmental and career enhancing opportunities for staff in the early stages of their careers. EDA’s expose staff to working in an international environment, working with colleagues and clients from different cultural backgrounds, developing technical skills, and enabling the assignee to develop a wider network across the firm.

Social Firefly, AustraliaDesigned with assistance from Arup staff for the 2011 Vivid Festival, Social Firefly is a community of friendly intelligent lights. The fireflies are programmed to respond to light from their neighbors, sparking an organic demonstration of social interaction. Passersby can communicate with the fireflies by shining their own lights onto the community.

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WaterAid WaterAid, India. WaterAid is an international non government organization. Arup supports this charity through activities such as golf days, fundraisers, and raffles. WaterAid transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities. The vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

Arup’s active engagement with humanitarian and charitable causes is a defining feature of our firm.We give money and allow our people to give their time; we fund staff to provide technical assistance to humanitarian and development organizations around the world; and we encourage our staff at a grassroots level to undertake networking and education activities on charitable and community issues.

Each year, we aim to donate a minimum of 1% of our profits directly to charitable causes. Our regional Community Partnering Panel (CPP) is responsible for allocating donations across a broad range of areas.

During the 2012 financial year Arup allocated $435,000 to charitable causes and funding of pro-bono projects.

Arup also raised $29,000 for charitable causes through staff donations and fundraising.

Engineers Without Borders, USA Arup sponsored two members of the San Francisco office to oversee well drilling in rural Kenya in July. When completed in January 2013, the project will improve drinking water quality for 500 people and a local health clinic. The work is part of a greater effort that aims to make clean water accessible at the three primary schools within the area and potentially work with Kenya’sEducation department to expand the local secondary school.

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Corporate Social ResponsibilityExternal relationships

WaterAidWaterAid is an international charity working to overcome poverty by enabling the world’s poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.

RedRRedR provides emergency assistance to communities devastated by conflict or major natural disasters by selecting, training and providing personnel to humanitarian relief programs worldwide.

Engineers Without Borders (EWB)EWB works in partnership with developing communities both within Australia and overseas, assisting them to gain access to the knowledge, resources and appropriate technologies they need to improve their livelihoods.

Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. Over the past several years several offices have participated in Habitat for Humanity volunteer days.

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Community Engagement Network (CEN)CEN started in 2005 with the aim to unite all Arup staff with an interest in poverty alleviation, disaster relief and social injustice. By sharing information and goals via the CEN forum and attending monthly talks, you can engage in and learn about the projects and personal experiences of your colleagues in humanitarian and development work.

Ove Arup FoundationThe Ove Arup Foundation is a registered charity that was endowed by the Arup Group. It aims to promote new thinking in engineering and architectural education with a focus on promoting a more holistic approach to design. The Foundation focuses on postgraduate and undergraduate education with over 50% of the Foundation’s donations in 2009-2010 made to universities.

The Arup CauseThe Arup Cause provides funding to enable our staff to provide technical assistance to humanitarian and development organizations. It focuses on two themes, water and shelter, and our projects have involved partnerships with a wide range of charities and NGOs. Over the past five years the Arup Cause has supported more than 50 projects, helping to improve the lives of tens of thousands of people.

Corporate Social ResponsibilityInternal programs

Corporate Social ResponsibilityInternal programs

Northern Arizona University Applied R&D facilityNorthern Arizona University’s Applied Research & Development facility received the US Green Building Council’s top Platinum rating for sustainability and is among the most sustainable buildings ever rated under LEED.

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Arup’s Sustainability Policy calls for a systematic approach to driving improved performance in sustainability across all areas of our organization. It highlights our objectives and defines the outcomes we aim to achieve in four key areas:

Our Business Integrating sustainability into all of our advice to influence clients, government and society toward enhanced social, economic and environmental outcomes.

Our FacilitiesImplementation of a regional Environmental Management System. We measure our carbon footprint and report our results, managing our carbon emissions through a strategy focusing on office energy and business related travel.

Our People These goals are closely aligned to Arup’s human resources goals and include increasing diversity; facilitating work-life balance; sharing knowledge and skills; encouraging intellectual growth and stimulation; and ensuring recognition of our staff contributions to our clients’ and communities’ sustainability.

Our External RelationshipsActive engagement with humanitarian and charitable causes through giving, doing and developing, via a number of active initiatives which allow us to support communities throughout the world.

SustainabilityArup’s Sustainability Policy

OvaGreen is a global network of environmental volunteers in Arup’s offices who endorse the Group Sustainability Policy. They coordinate environmental initiatives within our offices, including initiatives such as:

Indoor Environmental Quality Maximizing daylight and external views; installing plants in offices.

Energy Energy efficient equipment and lighting to reduce energy consumption.

TransportCyclist facilities; video conferencing facilities to reduce need for air travel; registration of fleet vehicles with GreenFleet®, which offsets emissions.

WaterWaterless urinals, high efficiency dual flush toilets, and high efficiency taps to reduce impact on water consumption.

MaterialsSelection of new furniture based on its certified reduced environmental impact; energy efficient initiatives such as Green Star Office Interiors program.

Office Realtime This system presents live data about paper usage and electricity consumption and displays public transport options from the office and flights made.

SustainabilityOvaGreen

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Arup is committed to sustaining a diverse workforce for the benefits of creativity, robust decision-making, and the interpersonal engagement that comes with it.At Arup, listening to each one’s different contribution is our collective strength. Together, we create an inclusive environment where diversity is embraced and everyone’s contributions matter.

Arup in the Americas has a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion plan with two primary aspirational goals: that our diversity better reflect the communities where we work, and that our people feel that they belong, are valued, add value, and are encouraged to thrive.

Ove Arup himself highlighted the importance of diversity: “unless we feel that we have a special contribution to make which our very size and diversity and our whole outlook can help to achieve, I for one am not interested.” (1970 Key Speech)

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Diversity

“Total Design is the integration of the design and construction process and the interdependence of all the professionals involved; the creative and innovative nature of engineering design; the value of ingenuity and invention and the social purposes of design.” —Sir Ove Arup

Key Projects

California Academy of SciencesFounded in 1853, the California Academy of Sciences is the largest cultural institution in the City of San Francisco. Its previous home, damaged in a 1989 earthquake, was razed and replaced on the same site in Golden Gate Park. The state of the art facility, featuring a wide range of green building technologies and strategies, is currently the greenest museum in the world.

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Key ProjectsBuildings

Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental StudiesLEED Platinum, low-carbon home for Yale’s environmental studies department. Large-scale geothermal energy use for heating and cooling. Widespread passive design strategies. AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Green Building.© Morley Von Sternberg

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission headquarters275,000ft2 city office building.13 floors above grade, 1 floor below.Targeting LEED Platinum certification.©Bruce Damonte

The John W. Olver Transit CenterFirst zero net energy transit centre in the United States.Key part of the Governors’ energy and greenhouse gas reduction executive order.Adopts cutting-edge energy reduction and renewable generation technologies.© Charles Rose Architects

Poetry Foundation headquarters25,000ft2, two-story new headquarters for a Chicago arts institution.Thoughtful engineering design for a distinctive perforated screen wall.©Arup

Key ProjectsInfrastructure

Montreal Autoroute 3042km highway link to bypass Montreal and alleviate congestion.Public private partnership, 35-year concession on highway.Highway/bridge project includes two major 2km long bridges.© Arup

Fulton Street Transit CenterNew transit hub and related improvements to link six subway stations and 12 subway lines in lower Manhattan.New 350ft underground concourse links existing Fulton Street station to lines serving World Trade Center. ©Arup

Presidio ParkwaySan Francisco’s primary approach to the Golden Gate Bridge handling 100,000 vehicles a day. 1.6-mile-long, six-lane expressway includes 1,800ft of twin-bore cut-and-cover tunnels and 1,800ft of elevated viaducts. Careful construction planning minimizes interference with daily commute traffic. ©Arup

Transbay Transit CenterThis six-level transit center will be the Northern terminus for six high-speed and commuter rail terminal tracks and the intermodal hub for five major transit providers. A graceful cable bridge will provide a direct transbay bus connection to the Center from the Bay Bridge. ©Pelli Clark Pelli

Key ProjectsConsulting

Clyfford Still MuseumSafeguarding an important artist’s life’s work via proactive design and engineering. Resolving complex lighting visual concepts and technical issues. Reducing energy consumption. Realizing an architectural vision through interdisciplinary coordination.© Jeremy Bitterman

Lou Reed’s Metal Machine TrioApplying in-house technical research to help a rock legend achieve a long-standing artistic goal. Providing a full spectrum of auralization services, from recording to museum installation.©Dave Rife/Arup

North Carolina Museum of ArtComplex daylighting design using the sun as the primary source of exhibition lighting. 362 carefully optimized skylights. Automated systems regulate use of electronic lighting by monitoring available daylight levels. © Scott Francies/AUGUST

Concord Naval Weapons Station ReusePlanned civilian re-use of decommissioned US Navy property uniquely situated on 5,000+ acres in the San Francisco Bay Area.Mixed-use transit-oriented community planned for over 12,000 housing units with 6.1m ft2 of commercial space.©Arup

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