Commissioning Engineering Intern (Available June 2026)

ARUP Group•Austin, TX

52d•$22 - $40

About The Position

See it differently 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 interns to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities. Embarking on a career in commissioning means joining a discipline that thrives on adaptability, creativity, and continuous learning. Whether you are about to graduate or still navigating your university journey, our team offers a dynamic environment where no two days are ever quite the same. Commissioning is not limited to one area of expertise; instead, it demands a holistic approach and the willingness to learn and adjust to a variety of skill sets. You'll find yourself working across disciplines, collaborating with professionals from design, engineering, construction, and operations to ensure projects come alive with excellence and precision.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree - Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Science and/ or related technical fields
Effective communication skills
Outstanding analytical problem-solving skills
Must have a passion to learn, and enjoy collaborating with a team
Desire to work at desk and in field
Understanding of energy, building envelope systems, and water system technologies
Excellent organizational and computer skills
Familiarity with triple bottom line cost-effectiveness analysis
Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Working towards Commissioning or related credentials a plus
Knowledge of building automation systems a plus
Experience with Controls, and Test & Balance of building systems a plus

Responsibilities

Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work
Develop commissioning documentation under the guidance of the Lead Commissioning Engineer
Develop an understanding of commissioning best practices like ASHRAE, BCxA, AEE, NFPA etc.
Assisting the Lead Commissioning Engineer in developing and implementing testing procedures during the acceptance phase of construction
Analyze system performance using historical data, site measurements, and trending
Develop spreadsheets for analyses, perform field assessments and on-site commissioning activities
Deploy metering/monitoring devices for assessment of systems
Develop presentations to translate analysis findings, or specific stages of the commissioning process.
Shadow/learn different internal design disciplines to understand the design process from the innovative eyes of Arup designers, planners, and engineers.
Develop an understanding of high-performance design, test & balance, control strategy optimization, energy efficient equipment design, and life cycle costing
Develop an understanding of mechanical, electrical, lighting, plumbing, facades, fire/life safety, building controls systems, information, technology, and communications systems (ITC).
Work with the lead Commissioning engineer to learn client control systems, identify system shortfalls, and analyze for alternatives
Prepare summaries of work for clients, attend client meetings, and assist with proposal development
Cost & benefit analysis of improvement measures over a project life cycle
Working with Lead Commissioning Engineer to optimize control strategies for MEP systems
Develop an understanding of commissioning tasks associated with LEED, AEGB & WELL projects
Develop an understanding of ASHRAE energy audits
Develop understanding of project documentation such as scope of work, specifications, submittals, design drawings, RFI's, O&M's, and systems manuals.

Benefits

Purpose-driven work: Join an employee-owned team tackling climate, biodiversity, and social challenges, aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Create remarkable outcomes: We trust you to explore challenges, drive change, and create lasting outcomes for our clients, climate and communities.
Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs.
Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.
Work-life balance: Our hybrid model offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities

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