Joining Arup 

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. 

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

The opportunity 

Our DC office is looking to add an Electrical Engineer to our multi-disciplinary team. At Arup we use the latest design technologies and analytic methods to deliver projects which make a real impact. Sustainability, carbon reduction, and resilience are at the core of what we do. We are looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer who is looking to provide designs for a wide range of projects including labs, data centers, higher education, commercial, government, healthcare, and distributed energy systems. 

Design electrical systems for commercial building projects, including power systems,  lighting, and fire alarm. Gain experience working on diverse projects across all of our major business sectors including property, healthcare, science and industry, government and energy. Perform electrical load calculations and circuiting of equipment. Perform photometric calculations for lighting systems and associated controls. Support construction administration, by reviewing submittals and answering RFIs. Work within a team structure. Work in conjunction with lead engineers and project managers to deliver quality work within commercial metrics. Coordinate with multiple disciplines. Manage time and prioritization of tasks on a daily basis. Communicate clearly with team members via calls, meetings, and emails.  Learn, understand and apply best practices, trends and standard methodologies in the course of work. Participate in local industry Professional Associations. Write reports for internal and external use. Present technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by technical and non-technical audiences.

 The skills 

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering. Minimum 3 years of experience designing electrical systems for buildings. Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize effectively and balance assigned work. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team-based working. Experience with 3D BIM software - Revit MEP. 

 

 Preferred Qualifications 

FE exam completion. LEED Accreditation. Experience with AGi32 Lighting Software. Experience with power systems analysis software (SKM, ETAP, Easypower). Experience with design and analysis of renewable and distributed energy systems.

 

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community  is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world. 

  

The Benefits – 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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts. 

Benefits that Work - 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 

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available 

New York Hiring Range – Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in is $78,800 - $89,800 per year. This 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 NY will differ.   

Life at Arup – 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. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup . 

Our application process 

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. 

 

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability. 

  

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