Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Sustainable Building Systems

Bright Network; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup seeks a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to contribute to innovative, sustainable building projects. You will gain hands-on experience, receive structured professional development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams from concept through delivery.

You will design mechanical building services, assist with HVAC systems, and develop calculations, reports and specifications while using BIM tools to support delivery and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related building services disciplines.
• Interest in HVAC, renewable energy systems and low-carbon technologies.
• Experience with BIM methodologies and digital project delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

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, 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.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Energy Engineering

Sustainable Energy Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Building Environment Engineering

Building Engineering

Mechatronic Engineering (with a building services focus)

Other closely related engineering disciplines

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES VE

Job description

Arup seeks a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to contribute to innovative, sustainable building projects. You will gain hands-on experience, receive structured professional development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams from concept through delivery.

You will design mechanical building services, assist with HVAC systems, and develop calculations, reports and specifications while using BIM tools to support delivery and quality assurance.