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Arup is seeking Electrical Design Engineers at intermediate and senior levels to join their growing building services team in Belfast. Candidates will be involved in designing sustainable electrical systems for diverse environments, ensuring efficiency and safety. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and impactful work in a collaborative environment.
Job Title – Electrical Building Services Engineers - Intermediate & Senior Levels
Location: Belfast
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Electrical engineers at Arup play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability, efficiency, and safety of electrical systems across various building types.
Whether in commercial property, retail, education, sports, mission-critical facilities, the arts, or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers.
Our people are passionate about their work, believe in our values, and enjoy coming to work every day. This is why people choose to work here and stay.
Watch this short clip to discover how Arup is shaping a better world and how you could be part of it!
The Opportunity
We’re looking for Electrical Design Engineers at intermediate and senior/principal levels to join our growing building services team.
This is an opportunity to design and deliver sustainable, efficient, and innovative electrical systems that enhance performance and safety across diverse environments. You’ll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle—from feasibility studies and detailed design to completion—collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop high-quality engineering solutions. Projects include lighting, power distribution, emergency systems, fire alarms, and data networks.
At the intermediate level, you’ll support detailed design production, perform calculations, and ensure compliance with standards (e.g., BS 7671). You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to develop energy-efficient solutions, suitable for those ready to advance their careers.
At the senior level, you’ll lead complex projects, oversee technical quality, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients, architects, and other disciplines, contributing to strategic decisions and ensuring high standards of delivery.
We welcome applicants from related backgrounds, including those with experience in power systems or fire systems engineering. Skills are highly transferable, and we support transitions into building services.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective that encourages individuality. Our strength lies in respecting, sharing, and connecting diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially impactful work that benefits Arup, your career, our members, clients, and communities.
Is this role right for you?
We’re seeking candidates who:
Not ready to apply or have questions? Contact Louise Raisbeck at Louise.Raisbeck@arup.com. Please do not send your CV directly via email to ensure GDPR compliance.
What we offer you
At Arup, we value each member’s success, fostering growth together.
We provide an attractive total reward package, including competitive pay, benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and impactful work.
As a member-owned company, we have the freedom and responsibility to set our own direction, working on ambitious projects that deliver remarkable outcomes. Profit Share allows members to share in our collective success.
Our benefits include Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Accident Insurance, Income Protection, and flexible benefits tailored to your wellbeing and personal needs.
Different People, Shared Values
We are an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity, marital status, disability, race, faith, sexual orientation, or family status. Our internal networks support an inclusive culture, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, fostering a sense of belonging and equity for all.
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