Graduate Plumbing Engineer (Available 2027)

About the Role

Arup is seeking a Graduate Plumbing Engineer to join their team, focusing on designing systems within the built environment with an emphasis on sustainable design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of Plumbing and Fire Protection systems within the built environment, with an emphasis on sustainable design.
• Support designing plumbing systems such as domestic water, sanitary/vent, and storm systems.
• Support designing fire protection systems including fire sprinkler and standpipe systems.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants to develop integrated solutions for complex buildings.
• Undertake and document engineering analysis work, including code research, load calculations, and equipment sizing.
• 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.
• Assist in construction administration activities such as site visits and submittal reviews.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, architectural, civil, or environmental engineering.
• Coursework in fluid hydraulics/piping/fluid dynamics.
• Demonstrated interest in the built environment and sustainable development.
• Ability to collaborate with clients.
• Good time management habits.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to sustain focus on long tasks.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way.
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and balance assigned work.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization.
• 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 before employment starts.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT/ FE certification.
• Membership in ASPE, ASSE, ASHRAE, NFPA, or SFPE.
• Courses in sustainability or USGBC participation.
• Revit or 3D modeling experience.
• Internship experience in an engineering-related firm or evidence of extracurricular activity in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a paid work environment with intermittent supervision.
• Past history of technical presentations and technical writing.
• Familiarity with computer programming languages such as Dynamo, Python, or Grasshopper.