Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

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We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.

Our Mechanical Building Services Engineers apply their specialist skills to buildings projects across the globe. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to, the following types of developments: commercial and residential developments, tall buildings, universities, colleges and schools, hospitals and healthcare buildings, laboratories and research facilities, theatres and performance venues, museums and art galleries, large-scale industrial and manufacturing facilities and data centres. 

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The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting Graduate Mechanical Engineers to join our multi-disciplinary design teams across South Africa working on projects worldwide. Designing and delivering mechanical engineering solutions from concept through to implementation stage for a variety of projects.

You will assist and be involved with the following:

• The design of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) services.
• Calculating airside and water-side calculations for designing building systems.
• Heating and cooling load analysis.
• Producing project related correspondence and reports.
• Work with people from other disciplines to gain knowledge on new subjects.

Growth and Development Opportunities:

We will support you towards obtaining professional status through supervision and mentorship. You will have access to a range of learning material through Arup University, Arup skills networks and external training programmes. Working across multiple sectors, in doing this you will gain a broad range of experience quickly.

Is this role right for you?

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

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Analytical and problem-solving ability 
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and demonstrate an ability to learn new software within a working environment that utilises 3D design and digital automation 
• Enthusiasm for a career in building design, underpinned through a knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering 
• Organised approach to planning work and meeting deadlines 
• Demonstrate a creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving and seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes 
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive 
• Any recognisable building services mechanical engineering experience will be an advantage.

We’re looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work.  Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we’d like to hear from you.

You should be able to start this opportunity in February 2025 or the closest date agreed.

You must hold valid permission to work and live in South Africa i.e. SA citizenship or Permanent Residency.

What we offer you:

Beyond a fair compensation and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its members.

As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement initiatives.

Next Steps

Please click on the role that most interests you to find out further information and to apply. We then ask that you complete the application form, attaching any required documents. We will be reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis, you are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in advance of the application deadline.

Different People, Shared Values

At Arup, we encourage individuality to thrive by respecting, sharing and connecting our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas so we can grow together.

At Arup we are an equal opportunity employer, and we accept people for who they are – we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, neurodiversity and mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Your difference belongs here. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – 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.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies Karin.Spies@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

We appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and it’s not always easy to commit to standard working hours. Work Unbound is our innovative hybrid approach to working and gives all our members greater flexibility in deciding how and where they work

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Closing date: Friday 22nd of November 2024