Construction Administration & Controls Engineer

Arup; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Flexible work

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Construction Administration & Controls Engineer for our West Geography office, with a hybrid role in Los Angeles. You will support CA and building controls, gaining exposure to high-performance systems and complex multidisciplinary projects.

The role emphasizes coordination, communication, and integration across design, field, and client stakeholders. The position expects a minimum of 4 years in related fields, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in construction administration, controls engineering, or commissioning.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support project-specific controls design activities.
• Assist with building control diagrams for HVAC, lighting, and plumbing.
• Provide measurement and verification and support commissioning.
• Contribute to advanced control strategies for high performance buildings.
• Facilitate RFI responses, submittals, field reports, and inspections.
• Engage with BIM and digital delivery processes.

Skills

Construction Administration

Controls Engineering

Building Systems

Commissioning

Client Coordination

BIM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

BIM

Job description

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of consultants, planners, and advisors working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination and technology to shape a better world.

Arup is seeking a Construction Administration & Controls Engineer to join our regional team in our West Geography office locations. This is a hybrid role that supports both Construction Administration (CA) and Building Controls teams, offering exposure to high performance building systems and delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects.

This role sits in our LA office.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring design quality, effective coordination across disciplines, and strong engagement with clients and stakeholders. This position is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in the construction phase and has an interest in building systems, controls, and commissioning. Our work spans science, healthcare, higher education, transportation, commercial, and government sectors, including largescale hospitals, airports, cultural institutions, corporate campuses, and data centers.

The Opportunity

• Controls & Systems Support
• Coordinate and support project specific controls design activities, including development of process, instrumentation, and control diagrams.
• Assist with preparation and review of building control diagrams for HVAC, lighting, and plumbing systems.
• Provide measurement and verification services on existing building projects and support commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts.
• Contribute to advanced control strategies for high performance and LEED certified buildings.
• Construction Administration
• Support Construction Administration activities across new construction, renovation, and predesign phases, related to controls system design & construction, but also more broadly, as needed.
• Facilitate timely and coordinated responses to Contractor Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, field reports, and inspection observations.
• Participate in construction site meetings, including "all-hands" or "big room" sessions, and clearly communicate information between field and design teams.
• Support a diverse, multidisciplinary CA team while maintaining accountability for assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Capture lessons learned during construction and contribute to inhouse design and constructability reviews.
• Engage with BIM and digital delivery processes to proactively identify coordination and constructability opportunities.
• Participate in meetings with internal engineering teams, clients, and external stakeholders, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Present lessons learned and technical insights to nonfieldbased engineering teams.
• Support development and refinement of regional Construction Administration best practices, including digital platforms, specifications, test sheets, forms, and field reporting standards.
• Stay current with relevant industry trends, codes, and technology advancements related to construction, commissioning, and building controls.

Is this role right for you?

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in construction administration, controls engineering, commissioning, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting or delivering building controls and automation systems.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or equivalent professional credential.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
• Project experience in healthcare, science, higher education, transportation, industrial, government, or commercial sectors.
• Participation in ASHRAE or other relevant professional organizations.

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 recognizes 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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work- At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Flexible Working- We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available

Los Angeles Hiring Range -The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $90,000 to $111,300 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.

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.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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