Electrical Engineer; Building Services

Position: Electrical Engineer (Building Services)
Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Electrical engineers in Arup play a vital role in ensuring sustainability, efficiency and safety of electrical systems across various building type. Around the globe, Arup’s electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions for buildings, transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities.

Our comprehensive services include energy audits, demand assessment, supply and system resilience, utilities consultancy and sustainable electrical engineering design. Whether in commercial property, retail, education, sport, mission-critical facilities, the arts or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers. Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day.

And this is why people choose to work here and stay. Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it! The Opportunity We’re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer at intermediate level to join our growing building services team. This is an opportunity to design and deliver sustainable, efficient, and innovative electrical systems that enhance the performance and safety of diverse environments.

You’ll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies and detailed design to completion working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop high-quality engineering solutions that make a tangible difference across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, industrial, data centres, and commercial.

You’ll support the production of detailed designs, perform calculations, and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., BS 7671). You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to practical, energy-efficient solutions.  Additionally, you will contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of our business, exploring innovative ways to enhance efficiency through automation and expanding our service offerings through an integrated, digital-first approach to design.

We welcome applicants from related backgrounds, including those with experience in power systems or fire systems engineering. Your skills are highly transferable, and we offer support to help you transition into building services. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for people who:

Have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent & working towards chartership or is keen to work for a company who will support you through the chartership journey.  (IET / CIBSE) Have a demonstrable background in the field of electrical building services design from first principles, including the design of HV, LV systems, lighting and lighting controls, fire Alarm systems, security & access control, renewable energy electrical design, and earthing across a diverse range of project types.  

(We would also consider candidates looking to move into building services from power or fire systems engineering) Is proficient in BIM environments, particularly using Revit, and have experience with design software packages such as Pro Design/Dialux / SKM/ETAP/Amtech (Trimble). Has the ability to work collaboratively within…