Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Arup
San Francisco, US
On-site

Job Description

The Opportunity

  • 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
  • The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment
  • Influence with design on sustainable outcome for our clients to align with Arup sustainability commitment

Is this role right for you?

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Building Sciences related degree
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Building Sciences related degree preferred
  • Coursework in heat transfer and thermodynamics, fluid dynamicsor 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, creativity
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
  • Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels
  • Internship experience in engineering-related firmpreferred
  • Passed Fundamentals of Engineering examination preferred
  • Membership in ASHRAE, USGBC, ASME, preferred
  • Coursework in Energy/thermal modeling experience, Revit or 3D modeling experience and/or sustainabilitypreferred
  • Advanced computational modeling (e.g., CFD)preferred
  • Computer programming languages (e.g., Dynamo, Python, Grasshopper) preferred
  • Must be eligible to work in the US without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future to be considered for this role.

We're looking for:

  • Recent and soon-to-be graduates: Whether you've just graduated or are graduating before the role starts, we want to hear from you if your degree is in a relevant field.
  • 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 recognizes 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 benefits 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 on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Our graduate experience offers you:

  • Purpose-driven work: Join an employee-owned team tackling climate, biodiversity, and social challenges, aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Create remarkable outcomes: We trust you to explore challenges, drive change, and create lasting outcomes for our clients, climate and communities.
  • Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs.
  • Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.
  • Work-life balance: Our hybrid model offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance).

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Hvac servicesSustainable designEngineering analysisModellingRevit mepTechnical documentationPresentation skillsCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipTime managementInitiativeEnthusiasmCreativityCfdPythonDynamoGrasshopperCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipTime managementInitiativeEnthusiasmCreativityMechanical engineeringHvacSustainability

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

intern

Posted

5/4/2026

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