URS Corporation

What is URS?

URS is one of the largest, global, fully integrated engineering, construction and technical services firms. Operating through three divisions—URS, EG&G and Washington—we provide life-cycle services for transportation, power, industrial infrastructure and process, environmental and nuclear management, facilities, water/wastewater, mining, and defense and security programs. We are a publicly-held company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock symbol URS.

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Where are you located?

We maintain offices in countries around the world. We employ more than 45,000 people. Our headquarters is in San Francisco, CA.

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Can you tell me more about the three Divisions?

The URS Division provides planning, design and program and construction management services for all types of transportation and water resources infrastructure, as well as for healthcare complexes, schools, courthouses and other public buildings. The URS Division also provides engineering and environmental services to FORTUNE 500 companies worldwide. Through our URS Division, we also design aircraft hangars and other military facilities, remediate hazardous waste sites at military installations and provide the full range of services for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) programs.

The EG&G Division primarily serves U.S. federal government clients, including the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. The Division provides systems engineering and technical assistance for the development of weapons systems, and maintains and repairs vehicles and other military equipment to extend their service life. The Division also provides logistics support and installation management services, trains military pilots and conducts homeland security preparedness exercises in communities throughout the United States.

The Washington Division provides engineering, construction and management solutions for infrastructure, power, mining, oil and gas, industrial/process and defense projects. The Division specializes in design-build and design-build-operate-maintain services for transportation systems and provides engineering, construction, modification and maintenance expertise for every form of power-generating facility. Through our Washington Division, we also manage high-risk, technically complex programs and facilities for the U.S. Department of Energy, including nuclear waste management and disposal programs.

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Is this position still open?

All positions listed on our Web site are still open.

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How should I submit my resume?

To register and submit your resume for URS or EG&G Division, click here.
To register and submit your resume to Washington Division, click here.

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How will I know if my resume has been received?

If you submit your resume online, you will receive an immediate acknowledgment on your screen. You will also receive an email confirmation.

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What is the status of my resume?

When you have submitted your resume, an appropriate hiring authority will contact you directly if there is interest in your qualifications for the job.

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Does URS accept unsolicited resumes?

We do accept unsolicited resumes, however, we strongly encourage you to register and apply online for a specific position.

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If I am interested in more than one position, how do I apply for all of them?

To apply for multiple positions, simply login, find the positions you are interested in and apply to them.

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How can I edit my candidate profile or apply for more jobs in the future?

To edit your profile, login and click “Edit Profile” or “My Account”. To apply for another job, click “Apply" when you find the job for which you would like to submit your resume.

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How will I know if a position has been filled?

A position is removed from the Web site when it is filled or we have received a large number of responses and the hiring department is no longer accepting resumes.

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When I submit my resume online, who has access to it?

All resumes received by URS are considered confidential and are only accessible to HR Professionals and the appropriate hiring authority.

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Is there someone I can talk to regarding this position?

A recruiter or appropriate hiring authority will contact you directly if there is interest in your qualifications for the job. You will have an opportunity to obtain more information at that time.

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I saw an ad for an open position. What's the salary range?

Company salaries are industry-competitive. Salaries are determined by the level of skill and the years of experience required for the position. More information on starting salaries can be obtained at the time of the interview.

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What International openings are available?

For International Opportunities, search openings by city or country.

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What does "Virtual Location" mean on a job posting?

Virtual Location typically means the successful candidate may have the option to work from more than one specific URS/EG&G office location within that region. However, sometimes Virtual Location means the successful candidate may choose to work from any URS/EG&G office location in that respective country. More details should be available on most Job Descriptions as to the work locations available for that job.

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What are the Company's educational requirements?

It depends on the position. The company’s education requirements are listed in the job description.

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What kind of benefits does URS have?

You will find information on URS benefits on the Benefits page in this section of our Web site.

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How does the interview process work?

Your initial interview will be conducted by a Human Resources Representative or a member of the hiring team in the department or office to which you've applied. In subsequent interviews, you may meet with several other supervisors or managers before a hiring decision is made. Additional interviews may require more than one visit to the office. References will be checked and an employment background check conducted before an offer of employment is extended.

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How can I apply for an internship with URS?

Internships are offered at many office locations. You may search by Position Type/ Professional Area, "Internship", from our Job Search main page. Or, please visit our Locations page where you will find our office locations and phone numbers. Select the location(s) in which you are interested and contact them directly.

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If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. "reasonable accommodation") filling out my application?

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the HR Helpline 888.URS.HR01 or Human_Resources_Help@urscorp.com for assistance.

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