Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Available 2027)

About the Role

Arup is a global consultancy guiding, planning, and designing the future of the built environment. We are seeking Graduate Mechanical Engineers to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) services within the built environment, with an emphasis on sustainable design.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants to develop integrated solutions for complex buildings.
• Perform engineering analysis and modelling, including whole building load calculations and energy analysis, façade thermal analysis, and airflow modelling.
• Document system design in Revit MEP.
• Communicate technical ideas to a broad range of audiences using various formats, including presentations and workshops.
• Write reports documenting calculation methods and results, design assumptions, and other technical information.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work, and possess exceptional organization skills.
• Influence design on sustainable outcomes for clients, aligning with Arup's sustainability commitment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Architectural Engineering, or Building Sciences related degree.
• Coursework in heat transfer and thermodynamics, fluid dynamics or HVAC design.
• Developing interest in the built environment.
• Proven leadership experience and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way.
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, and creativity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Architectural Engineering, or Building Sciences related degree.
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
• Membership in ASHRAE, USGBC, ASME.
• Coursework in Energy/thermal modeling experience, Revit or 3D modeling experience and/or sustainability.
• Advanced computational modeling (e.g., CFD).
• Computer programming languages (e.g., Dynamo, Python, Grasshopper).

Additional Criteria

• 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.
• A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
• Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• A growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Readiness to take on any challenge.