Mechanical Engineering Intern; Summer

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

The team in Austin is working on several major projects throughout the city and performing design and commissioning based services for the city and airport. The team focuses on complex central plant design and critical infrastructure to support data centers and healthcare clients.

• Draft building infrastructure in Revit
• Create mechanical single lines for CHW/HHW
• Create build automation system sequences and P&IDs
• Design of 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.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

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 preferred
• Coursework in Energy/thermal modeling experience, Revit or 3D modeling experience and/or sustainability;
• Advanced computational modeling (e.g., CFD);
• AutoCAD or Revit drafting skills preferred;
• Internship experience in engineering-related firm preferred
• Developing interest in the built environment

Courses in sustainability or USGBC participation preferred.

To be considered for an intern opportunity, your application must include a copy of your cv/resume and meet the following criteria:

• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future

No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role

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:
12th 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…