Sustainable HVAC Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Arup; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,202,000 - 136,107,000; Part time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in San Francisco. The role focuses on HVAC design within sustainable buildings, with collaboration across clients, architects, and engineers to develop integrated solutions.

You will perform energy and thermal analyses, communicate complex ideas via presentations, and document methods in detailed reports. This internship emphasizes initiative, teamwork, and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while contributing to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Architectural Engineering, or Building Sciences related degree
• Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Architectural Engineering, or Building Sciences related degree preferred
• Coursework in heat transfer and thermodynamics, fluid dynamics or HVAC design
• Developing interest in the built environment
• Proven leadership experience and time management skills
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels
• Internship experience in engineering-related firm preferred
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering examination preferred
• Membership in ASHRAE, USGBC, ASME, preferred
• Coursework in Energy/thermal modeling experience, Revit or 3D modeling experience and/or sustainability preferred
• Advanced computational modeling (e.g., CFD) preferred

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC services within the built environment with an emphasis on sustainable design
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants on integrated building solutions
• Perform engineering analysis and modelling including whole-building load, energy, façade thermal, and airflow modeling
• Communicate technical ideas to diverse audiences via presentations and workshops
• Write reports documenting calculation methods, design assumptions and results
• Prioritize tasks effectively and stay highly organized in a dynamic environment

Skills

Leadership experience

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Creativity

Adaptability

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Architectural Engineering, or Building Sciences

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Revit

3D modeling

CFD

Job description

Arup is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in San Francisco. The role focuses on HVAC design within sustainable buildings, with collaboration across clients, architects, and engineers to develop integrated solutions.

You will perform energy and thermal analyses, communicate complex ideas via presentations, and document methods in detailed reports. This internship emphasizes initiative, teamwork, and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while contributing to