Mechanical Engineering Work Placement

Arup; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Learning opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Arup in Ireland is offering a mechanical engineering work placement for students. You will work with Building Services engineers to gain hands-on experience in thermal and energy modelling, design in Revit, and contributing to decarbonisation strategies for buildings.

This role includes on-site visits to review progress, exposure to diverse sectors, and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals across Europe.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering or Building Services Engineering (NFQ Level 8/9).
• Strong interest in sustainable building design and decarbonisation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake thermal and building regulation modelling using IESVE or equivalent tools.
• Use Revit to develop designs and tender information.
• Input to decarbonisation strategies for operational efficiency and renewables.
• Analyse new technologies for sustainable project integration.
• Visit construction sites to review progress and monitor installation quality.

Skills

Thermal modelling

Building Regulations

IESVE

Decarbonisation

Revit

Site visits

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

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

As a Mechanical Engineer work placement student at Arup, you will be working closely with experienced Building Services engineers to:

• Undertake Thermal and Building Regulation Compliance modelling using IESVE or other similar software.
• Use of Revit to develop designs and tender and contract information.
• Prepare and input to decarbonisation strategies for buildings with respect to both operational efficiency and adoption of renewable energy technologies.
• Carry out analysis ofnew technologiesand how they can be incorporated into our projects to ensure a sustainable and robust design.
• Visit construction sites to review progress andmonitorthe quality of installation works.

Our team are involved in a wide range of sectors including education,commercial, Science & Industryand healthcare. Some of ourrecentprojects include the refurbishmentand extensionof the Crawford Art Gallery, Forensic ScienceIrelandLaboratories,wealso work with many of the leadingpharmaceuticaland medical devicecompanies deliveringproduction,lab and admin facilities.

We deliver critical healthcare facilitiesthroughoutIreland and abroad. We deliver international projects, workingwith Arup colleagues in countries throughoutEurope.

We have successfully delivered on exciting projects in UCC (Boole Library, Glucksman Art Gallery and Aula Maxima) and MTU (School of Catering, School of Interior Design and Architectural Technology, Zero2020 Retrofit of Block B, Nimbus micro-grid test bed).

Is this role right for you?

We'relooking for students who are undertaking a Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering or Building Services Engineering (NFQ Level 8/9 or equivalent).

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.

Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

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.

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.

Candidateshave the opportunity todiscloseany disability or learning difference they may have on their application form. We will then make anyappropriate arrangementsfor you should you reach a further stage in our recruitment process. The information gathered during the recruitment process is only used to allow for adjustments to be made for the interviewand is not considered in any other context of your application.

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