Graduate Mechanical Construction Admin. & Controls Engineer (Available 2026)

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ReqID: LOS0000UY

**See it differently**

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 to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

We’re looking for a Construction Administration / Controls team member who will be located in our West Geography officelocations.

The role will form an integral part of our regional construction administration team and will help to deliver some of the most significant projects in the area.

The successful candidate willsupport:quality in our designs, a high level ofmulti-disciplinarycoordination; and key stakeholder awareness.

This role will be a hybrid role where it will support both our construction administration and our controls team.

There is an overlap between Building Construction andControlsand this will give the successful candidate exposure tocutting edgesystems within some of the most exciting projects within our region.

**The Opportunity**

+ Support our Construction Administration and Controls teams through project work – including new / existing construction and pre-design support.

Projects will typically reside in the science, healthcare, higher education, transportation and commercial sectors.

A general knowledge of all project types will be a strong attribute.

+ Coordinate andimplement ofproject specific design activities including Process and Instrumentation and Control diagram development.

Support our controls team to prepare building control diagrams for operation of HVAC, Lighting and Plumbing systems.

+ Participate inmeetingand work with engineeringteamto maintain and develop client and stake holder relationships.

Maintain a focus on building and maintaining quality relationships, both with our internal team and external counterparts.

+ Support the CA process from a multi-disciplinary standpoint.

Facilitate timely responses to Contractor Request for Information (RFI’s), submittals and inspection reports and ensure that responses are coordinated across tradepartners..

+ Participate in Construction site ‘all-hands’ or ‘big room’ meetings.

Be accountable to report to the large team and convey information on the team’s behalf, when necessary.

+ Provide measurement and verification services within existing building projects and support our commissioning team as necessary.

+ Support advance controls for High-performance and LEED Certified green buildings.

+ Capture lessons learned on projects and support in-house design reviews based on findings.

Make recommendations for design improvements.

Engage with our BIM process and pro-actively identify opportunities for coordination and constructability in order to support ahigh qualityoutput.

+ Present lessons learned to the broader team ‘non-field based’ engineeringteam..

+ Support thedevelopmentregional standards for construction administration best practices,such as:digital platforms, test sheets and forms, specifications and site practices, and field reports.

+ Know the latest in relevant industry developments and technology advancements

**Is this role right for you?**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or similar is preferred

+ Experience or understanding of commissioning / retro- commissioning projects

+ Experience developing and delivering a business strategy and work winning efforts

+ Engineer in Training (EIT), Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or equivalent qualifications.

+ LEED AP (desired)

+ Project sector experience in higher education, science, industry, healthcare, government, or transportation.

+ Participation in American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning engineers (ASHRAE) or equivalent organizations.

+ 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 whichall ofour 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).

Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm.

As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

 

**Los Angeles Hiring Range ** - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles, CA is $74,000 to $81,500 per year.

T **his range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level.**  Benefits are not included in the base salary.

Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles, CA will differ.

**Next Steps**

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis.

Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll invite you to showcase your skills through a pre-recorded video interview if you’ve met the minimum requirements.

After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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**Different people, shared values**

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

 

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

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