Graduate Airport Planner (Available 2027)

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.

The opportunity

- 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

Is this role right for you?

- 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/MicroStation), 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, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through perks that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate o

📌 Graduate Airport Planner (Toronto)
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