Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Cork

Arup; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance allowances

Life assurance

Income protection cover

Job summary

Arup in Cork invites applications for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to contribute to sustainable building projects. You will gain hands-on experience, structured development, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams from concept through delivery.

You will design and support mechanical building services, HVAC systems, and low-carbon solutions, with mentoring and formal training programs to build your technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in the listed disciplines.
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, before employment starts.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of mechanical building services systems for a wide range of projects.
• Assist in the design and specification of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Contribute to sustainable and low-carbon design solutions that improve building performance.
• Develop engineering calculations, reports, drawings and technical specifications.
• Use digital engineering tools and BIM processes to support project delivery.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers and other specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participate in site visits, surveys, inspections and design reviews.
• Support project coordination, quality assurance processes and technical submissions.
• Develop your technical, commercial and professional skills through mentoring and structured training programmes.

Skills

HVAC

BIM

AutoCAD

Revit

IES VE

Digital engineering tools

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Energy Engineering

Sustainable Energy Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Building Environment Engineering

Mechatronic Engineering (building services focus)

Other closely related engineering disciplines

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES VE

Job description

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.

The Opportunity

At Arup, our Mechanical Engineers contribute to some of the world's most innovative and sustainable buildings. From net zero developments and healthcare facilities to education, commercial, transport and energy projects, you'll work alongside industry-leading specialists to deliver solutions that improve the built environment and create lasting positive impact.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you'll gain hands‑on experience, receive structured professional development, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams on challenging projects from concept through to delivery. This is an opportunity to help shape sustainable, high‑performing buildings while building the foundations of a rewarding engineering career.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Arup, you will, but not limited to:

• Support the design of mechanical building services systems for a wide range of projects.
• Assist in the design and specification of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Contribute to sustainable and low-carbon design solutions that improve building performance.
• Develop engineering calculations, reports, drawings and technical specifications.
• Use digital engineering tools and BIM processes to support project delivery.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers and other specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participate in site visits, surveys, inspections and design reviews.
• Support project coordination, quality assurance processes and technical submissions.
• Develop your technical, commercial and professional skills through mentoring and structured training programmes.

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

An undergraduate or bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in the following disciplines:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Sustainable Energy Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Building Environment Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering (with a building services focus)
• Other closely related engineering disciplines

Desirable qualities we are looking for:

• A passion for sustainable building design and engineering innovation.
• An interest in HVAC, renewable energy systems and low‑carbon technologies.
• Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Revit, IES VE or similar engineering tools.
• An understanding of BIM methodologies and digital project delivery.
• Knowledge of mechanical building services design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• We also value prior experience or internships in the field of building design

At Arup, we look for people who bring:

• Technical Excellence - a commitment to high-quality engineering and continuous learning.
• A Curious Mindset - enthusiasm for innovation, sustainability and exploring new ideas.
• Problem‑Solving Skills - the ability to analyse challenges and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Collaboration - a desire to work with diverse teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients and communities.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• 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 your role of choice, before employment starts.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. We advise that you apply early.

Closing Date: 12 November 2026

We're able to consider candidates who require an employment permit to work in Ireland, where the role and offered salary meet the Irish Government's eligibility criteria (for example, under the Critical Skills or General Employment Permit schemes). All Employment Permits are granted at the discretion of the Deciding Officer with offers contingent to obtaining the correct immigration to work and reside in Ireland.

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.

For our permanent members we offer private medical insurance allowances, life assurance and income protection cover.

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 . We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates may inform us of any disability, learning difference, or other circumstance that may require reasonable adjustments for interviews or assessments. Any information provided will be used only to make appropriate arrangements and will not be considered in any other aspect of your application or selection process.