Graduate Mechanical Engineer

We're looking for graduates who are passionate about sustainability and creating a better future through innovative engineering. To thrive in this role, you should meet the following criteria:

• Currently pursuing, or recently graduated with, a degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (HBO level or higher).
• Strong command of both Dutch and English (oral and written).
• A passion for designing sustainable, resilient buildings that make a positive impact on the environment.
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn new concepts and technologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and international environment.

You can identify with our vision and want to work in an international environment on Arup's many, often iconic, projects. To ensure that Arup can continue to deliver top quality, we are looking for candidates who meet at least the following criteria:

• A completed technical education (mechanical engineering) at minimum HBO level.
• Possess an excellent command of the Dutch and English languages (oral and written).
• Have an interest in building designs that create a better and more sustainable future.
• You are motivated, driven, and eager to learn.
• You are enthusiastic, proactive, and enjoy working in a collaborative and international environment.
• You share the same ethos and values as Arup and see yourself as an ambassador.

You will be working at one of the most inventive engineering and consultancy firms in the world! Arup employs 18,000 people working on the most extraordinary and complex projects from 40 countries worldwide. In this role, you will receive guidance, support, and mentorship from talented and expert senior engineers. Additionally, it is also possible to work for short or long terms in one of our offices abroad.

• An Arup contract with a market-competitive salary and good secondary benefits, such as an excellent pension and travel allowance, Public Transport Business card, 1st class.
• Within Arup, you will work in an international environment that enables you to share knowledge and experience with the whole world. Additionally, it is also possible to work for short or long terms in one of our offices abroad.
• Arup is an independent firm owned by its employees. Employees at Arup are shareholders of the organization and are eligible for the Global Profit Share program. This means that as an employee, you receive a profit distribution twice a year.
• A relatively large portion of our capital is reinvested in training and research programs. These budgets are available to all employees.
• We have our own Arup University with internal and external training, ensuring you are always developing. This includes training modules for graduates in electrical engineering to further develop technical electrical engineering skills.
• Arup arranges all facilities so that you can work at home ergonomically and responsibly.
• Arup has a Young Arup community, a great social environment to network and build relationships with like-minded young Arupians.

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Amsterdam.

Kickstart your engineering career and contribute to sustainable solutions that are shaping the built environment of tomorrow.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Arup, you will join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers and mentors, working on iconic projects that contribute to the sustainable development of our cities. From museums and theatres to data centres and commercial buildings, you'll have the opportunity to help shape important projects that leave a lasting, positive impact on communities.

Arup is proud to be at the forefront of tackling climate change. Our mechanical engineers design climate-positive and nature-inclusive buildings, reduce carbon footprints, and improve energy efficiency. Working at Arup means being part of a team that is constantly innovating and contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future.

Launch your engineering career by working on complex, real-world projects that are transforming cities and communities. As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Assist in sustainable building design, focusing on carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and resilience.
• Develop your 3D modeling skills using BIM/CAD software, creating designs that meet high sustainability standards.
• Contribute to mechanical load calculations, energy modeling, and the design of HVAC systems, energy storage, and renewable energy solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects and electrical engineers, to deliver integrated, impactful solutions.
• Participate in site visits, client meetings, and project workshops to gain hands-on experience and industry exposure.

This is a unique opportunity to gain deep insight into sustainable design and engineering practices while working on global projects that push the boundaries of innovation. With the support of our senior engineers, you'll build the technical skills and knowledge necessary to grow your career and make a difference.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Arup, you will work in a multidisciplinary team alongside talented senior engineers and mentors who share the ambition to create a better world. You will work on iconic projects, ranging from laboratories, data centers, museums, commercial and residential buildings that all contribute to the sustainable development of our cities.

Our goal is to help you further develop a range of technical skills and deploy them to create new, remarkable results. With the guidance and support of our senior engineers, you will have the opportunity to gain more experience in the field of:

• Sustainable design (carbon reduction, energy efficiency, resilient buildings).
• 3D modeling and BIM/CAD software.
• Software for modeling energy distribution and generation.
• Electrical load calculations.
• Design of power, lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, and security systems and space planning.
• Coordination of multidisciplinary requirements from mechanical, public health, fire, and other disciplines.

The consequences of climate change are felt worldwide. As a result, organizations must reorganize their plans, investments, and activities. Arup's experts are engaged in planning and developing our living, residential, and working environments. From designing climate-positive and nature-inclusive buildings and making industry more sustainable to the circular renovation of bridges and innovating mobility.

Since its founding in 1946, our founder Sir Ove Arup believed in creating a better and sustainable world where people and nature are central. He was averse to conventions and always looking for inventive solutions. In this era of climate change and geopolitical unrest, our mission 'We shape a better world' is more relevant than ever!