Graduate Mechanical Plumbing and Public Health Engineer (Available 2026)

Arup
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Job Details

  • Location: Seattle, WA, 98127
  • Date Posted: 2025-09-05
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Category: Mechanical Engineers
  • Req Number: SEA00007V
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Description

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.   

 

The Opportunity  

  • Prepare drawings detailing the systems designed. System design calculations      

  • System load calculations to establish equipment size     

  • Report writing, writing summaries of the calculation methodologies employed     

  • Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs and discuss design issues with them.     

  • Collaborate and coordinate with engineers of other disciplines, companies, and external consultants.     

  • Incorporate sustainable design methods in building     

  • Select equipment for use in building systems.     

  • Construction administration – site visits, submittal reviews     

  • Assisting and performing calculations for design specific piping systems for a variety of projects      

 

Is this role right for you? 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Sanitary, Environmental or Architectural Engineering       

  • Coursework in fluid hydraulics/piping/fluid dynamics      

  • Proven interest in the built environment      

  • Ability to interface 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, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment      

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working      

  • Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels      

  • EIT/ FE certification preferred  

  • Membership in ASPE, ASHRAE, or NFPA preferred  

  • Courses in sustainability or USGBC participation preferred       

  • AutoCAD or Revit drafting skills preferred  

  • Internship experience in engineering-related firm preferred      

  • Evidence of past internship or extracurricular activity in the field preferred     

  • Proven ability to perform in a paid work environment with intermittent supervision preferred     

  • Past history of technical presentations and technical writing preferred      

  • Evidence of personal investment in academic or extracurricular field preferred   

  • Candidate 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: