Industrial Placement - Building Services Electrical Engineer - London

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is offering a 10–12 month Industrial Placement in Electrical Building Services based in London. You will join multi-disciplinary design teams and follow an IET accredited training scheme to work toward professional status.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across commercial, residential, and large-scale facilities while developing technical and design skills. Responsibilities include designing distribution, lighting, and earthing systems, performing studies, modelling with Revit MEP, and

Qualifications

• Masters or strong Bachelor's in Electrical/Building Services Engineering preferred.
• IET, CIBSE or Engineering Council accredited course desired.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability required.
• Proficient in Office suite and quick to learn 3D design software.
• Enthusiasm for a career in building design and electrical engineering.
• Organised planning and deadline management.
• Creative, inquisitive problem solving and efficiency mindset.
• Able to work on own initiative and be proactive.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution, lighting and electrical building services for buildings projects.
• Perform short circuit, overcurrent coordination and max demand studies.
• Create lighting photometric modelling and electrical calculations.
• Prepare technical reports and 3D designs using Revit MEP.
• Collaborate with Architects, Fire Engineers and other disciplines.
• Participate in design meetings, site visits and workshops; support commissioning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Office software

Learn new software

Electrical engineering interest

Proactive

Education

Masters in Electrical/Architectural/Building Services Eng or Eng Science

IET/CIBSE or Eng Council accredited course

Strong Bachelor's in related field

Tools

Revit MEP

Job description

Industrial Placement - Building Services - Electrical - London

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

Our Electrical Building Services Engineers apply their specialist skills to buildings projects across the globe. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to, the following types of developments: commercial and residential developments, tall buildings, Universities, colleges and schools, hospitals and healthcare buildings, laboratories and research facilities, transport projects, including airports and rail stations, sports facilities and stadia, theatres and performance venues, museums and art galleries, large-scale industrial and manufacturing facilities and data centres.

The Opportunity

On this 10-12-month Internship you will be aligned to and working with Electrical Engineers joining our multi-disciplinary design teams across the UK. As well as an IET accredited training scheme to support you towards obtaining professional status, we offer excellent training and development opportunities to our colleagues. We pride ourselves on our extensive support network and our strength in numbers.

Responsibilities of this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Design power distribution, lighting, fire detection, earthing and lightning protection systems with respect to buildings projects
• Short circuit, overcurrent coordination and maximum demand studies
• Lighting photometric modelling
• Technical report writing,
• Work in 3D using Revit MEP
• Development of reports and electrical calculations
• Working with Architects, Fire Engineers & other disciplines within Arup to develop designs
• Co-ordinating electrical building services systems as part of design meetings, site visits, presentations and workshops. Allowing to witness commissioning & support with your designs
• Development of electrical building services that assist the building in functioning well.
• Working on projects from concept, right through to construction.
• Growth and development opportunities:
• A Chartered Engineer as a Mentor who will guide you through the process and support with development.
• Working across multiple sectors. In doing this you will gain a broad range of experience.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

For this opportunity, we are seeking candidates studying towards the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Masters degree in Electrical, Architectural, General or Building Services Engineering, or Engineering Science is preferred, however a strong Bachelors degrees in these subjects will also be considered
• Studying, or have studied, an IET, CIBSE or Engineering Council accredited course
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Office and demonstrate an ability to learn new software within a working environment that utilises 3D design and digital automation
• Enthusiasm for a career in building design, underpinned through a knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering
• Organised approach to planning work and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrate a creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving and seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• 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.

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.
Advert Closing Date:

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

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 recognises 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.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.