Mechanical Construction Administration and Controls Intern (Jun 2026)

Support construction administration and controls teams on multidisciplinary projects in a hybrid role at Arup, a global consultancy focused on sustainable built environments.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting Construction Administration and Controls teams through project work including new/existing construction and pre-design support across science, healthcare, higher education, transportation, and commercial sectors.
• Coordinating and implementing project-specific design activities such as Process and Instrumentation and Control diagram development.
• Preparing building control diagrams for HVAC, Lighting, and Plumbing system operations.
• Participating in meetings and collaborating with engineering teams to maintain and develop client and stakeholder relationships.
• Supporting the Construction Administration process from a multidisciplinary standpoint, facilitating timely responses to Contractor RFIs, submittals, and inspection reports, ensuring coordination across trade partners.
• Participating in construction site ‘all-hands’ or ‘big room’ meetings and reporting on behalf of the team when necessary.
• Providing measurement and verification services within existing building projects and supporting commissioning teams as needed.
• Supporting advanced controls for high-performance and LEED Certified green buildings.
• Capturing lessons learned on projects, supporting in-house design reviews, making design improvement recommendations, and engaging with BIM processes to identify coordination and constructability opportunities.
• Presenting lessons learned to the broader non-field based engineering team.
• Supporting development of regional standards for construction administration best practices including digital platforms, test sheets, forms, specifications, site practices, and field reports.
• Keeping current with relevant industry developments and technology advancements.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field.
• Experience or understanding of commissioning/retro-commissioning projects.
• Experience developing and delivering business strategy and work-winning efforts.
• Engineer in Training (EIT), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or equivalent qualifications.
• LEED AP credential (desired).
• Project sector experience in higher education, science, industry, healthcare, government, or transportation.
• Participation in ASHRAE or equivalent professional organizations.
• Eligibility to work in the US without employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Compensation & Benefits

• Los Angeles base salary range: $24/hour to $43/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and skill level (benefits not included).
• San Francisco base salary range: $26.50/hour to $47.50/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and skill level (benefits not included).
• Seattle base salary range: $24/hour to $43/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and skill level (benefits not included).
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility to balance work and life.
• Inclusive culture celebrating diversity and fostering a supportive environment.

Training & Development

• Opportunities to grow skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment.
• Investment in professional development and future career growth.

Career Progression

• Potential to grow within a global consultancy focused on sustainable development and multidisciplinary project delivery.

How to Apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview. Following review, a team member will contact candidates to discuss next steps.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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