Mechanical Work Placement

Arup; Dublin; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup in Dublin is offering a multi-month work placement for Mechanical Engineering or Building Services students. You will work with Building Services engineers on decarbonisation strategies, energy modelling, and integrating renewable technologies on real projects.

You will gain hands-on experience, attend learning sessions, visit construction sites, and contribute to technical reports while collaborating with architects and fire engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (NFQ Level 8/9 or equivalent).
• Interest in sustainable development and decarbonisation.
• Willingness to learn and work on real projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with decarbonisation strategies for buildings and energy technologies.
• Perform Thermal and Building Regulation Compliance modelling using IESVE or similar tools.
• Analyze new technologies for incorporation into projects for sustainable design.
• Support the design of building services systems (ventilation, heating, cooling, energy modelling).
• Prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with Architects, Fire Engineers and other disciplines.
• Gain exposure to real-world environments and apply your course learnings.
• Visit construction sites to monitor progress and inspect installations.

Skills

Decarbonisation strategies

Thermal & energy modelling

Building services design

Technical report writing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Site visits

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (NFQ Level 8/9)

Tools

IESVE

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

Arup is seeking talented students to join our team in Dublin over the period of a few months. We look for students who are ready to jump into the professional world; diverse individuals with inquisitive minds and a desire to challenge.

You will work alongside skilled professionals and contribute to the success of real projects. You will also enjoy learning sessions with technical experts within your team, working on local projects and all kinds of social events.

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

• Prepare and input to decarbonisation strategies for buildings with respect to both operational efficiency and adoption of renewable energy technologies.
• Undertake Thermal and Building Regulation Compliance modelling using IESVE or other similar software.
• Carry out analysis ofnew technologiesand how they can be incorporated into our projects to ensure a sustainable and robust design.
• Assist project teams with the design of a range of building service systems (e.g. ventilation, heating and cooling, energy modelling).
• Technical report writing.
• Working with Architects, Fire Engineers & other disciplines within Arup to develop designs.
• Gain exposure to real world professional environments and have the opportunity to put your course learnings into practice.
• Visit construction sites to review progress andmonitorthe quality of installation works.

Our teams are involved in a wide range of sectors including Education,Commercial Real Estate, Science & Industryand Healthcare to name but a few.

Some of ourrecentprojects of note include the refurbishmentand extensionof the UCD Science Block, UCD Centre for Learning Building, TCD E3 Learning Foundry and TCD Old Library Renovation. We are currently helping to deliver the National Children’s Hospital, the new National Maternity Hospital, office new build and retrofits, as well as several large-scale data centre projects across the European region.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for students who are undertaking a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical 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: 16 October 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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