Sustainable HVAC Design Intern

Arup; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 124,645,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup, a global engineering and advisory firm, invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) in Los Angeles. You’ll join a team designing HVAC systems for diverse buildings and gain hands-on experience across planning, energy modelling and project delivery.

We seek candidates pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Architectural, Civil or Environmental Engineering with interest in sustainability, CFD and BIM tools such as Revit or AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Architectural, Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering examination; membership in ASHRAE, USGBC, ASME.
• Coursework in Energy/thermal modeling experience, Revit or 3D modeling experience and/or sustainability.
• Advanced computational modeling (e.g., CFD).
• Internship experience in engineering-related firm preferred.
• Developing interest in the built environment.
• Courses in sustainability or USGBC participation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) services within the built environment with an emphasis on sustainable design.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants to develop integrated solutions for complex buildings.
• Perform engineering analysis and modelling, including whole building load calculations and energy analysis, façade thermal analysis, and airflow modelling.
• Communicate technical ideas to a broad range of audiences using various formats, including presentations and workshops.

Skills

Energy/thermal modelling

CFD modeling

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Architectural, Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Arup, a global engineering and advisory firm, invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) in Los Angeles. You’ll join a team designing HVAC systems for diverse buildings and gain hands-on experience across planning, energy modelling and project delivery.

We seek candidates pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Architectural, Civil or Environmental Engineering with interest in sustainability, CFD and BIM tools such as Revit or AutoCAD.