Graduate Controls Engineer (Available 2027)

About the role

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines, guiding, planning, and designing the future of the built environment. The Controls team designs systems that allow complex buildings and infrastructure to operate safely, efficiently, and reliably, working across the full project lifecycle with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, and operations teams. Responsibilities include building management systems, direct digital controls, programmable logic controllers, instrumentation, system integration, communication networks, and control sequences, transforming operational requirements and engineering concepts into coordinated designs that can be implemented, commissioned, and successfully operated.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of integrated control systems by developing control diagrams, points lists, network architectures, equipment schedules, instrumentation requirements, and installation details under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Develop sequences of operation and control narratives that translate mechanical and electrical system intent into clear, testable requirements for equipment staging, safeties, alarms, operating modes, and system response.
• Coordinate controls requirements across disciplines by working with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, operations, vendors, and contractors to define interfaces, resolve gaps, and establish clear control responsibilities.
• Participate throughout design and construction by assisting with technical specifications, bid evaluations, submittal and shop-drawing reviews, responses to contractor questions, field observations, and resolution of installation or integration issues.
• Support testing, commissioning, and system performance verification through the development and execution of factory and site acceptance tests, functional testing, startup activities, trend and alarm reviews, and documentation of findings and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Architectural, Electrical, or Process Engineering
• 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 the role before employment starts

Qualifications

• Preferred membership in ISA, ASHRAE or ASME
• Experience in sustainability, energy/thermal modeling, and Revit
• Pursuing EIT (Engineer‑in‑Training)

Skills

• Changemakers: a passion for sustainable development and creating a better world
• Innovative minds: critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo
• Growth seekers: a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working
• Adaptable adventurers: ready to take on any challenge that comes your way

Benefits

• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi‑annually) based on the firm’s financial performance
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits program
• Paid time off for rest and renewal
• Flexible working arrangements supporting diversity and wellbeing
• Access to learning opportunities and impactful work

Pay

Good faith base salary hiring range: $79,500 to $86,500 per year for work performed in New York or New Jersey (benefits not included).