Mechanical Construction Administration and Controls Intern (Available June 2026)

ARUP Group • San Francisco, CA

55d • $24 - $48 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. We're looking for a Construction Administration / Controls team member who will be located in our West Geography office locations. The role will form an integral part of our regional construction administration team and will help to deliver some of the most significant projects in the area. The successful candidate will support: quality in our designs, a high level of multi-disciplinary coordination; and key stakeholder awareness. This role will be a hybrid role where it will support both our construction administration and our controls team. There is an overlap between Building Construction and Controls and this will give the successful candidate exposure to cutting edge systems within some of the most exciting projects within our region.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or similar is preferred
• Experience or understanding of commissioning / retro- commissioning projects
• Experience developing and delivering a business strategy and work winning efforts
• Engineer in Training (EIT), Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or equivalent qualifications.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future to be considered for this role.
• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Nice To Haves

• LEED AP (desired)
• Project sector experience in higher education, science, industry, healthcare, government, or transportation.
• Participation in American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning engineers (ASHRAE) or equivalent organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support our Construction Administration and Controls teams through project work - including new / existing construction and pre-design support. Projects will typically reside in the science, healthcare, higher education, transportation and commercial sectors. A general knowledge of all project types will be a strong attribute.
• Coordinate and implement of project specific design activities including Process and Instrumentation and Control diagram development. Support our controls team to prepare building control diagrams for operation of HVAC, Lighting and Plumbing systems.
• Participate in meeting and work with engineering team to maintain and develop client and stake holder relationships. Maintain a focus on building and maintaining quality relationships, both with our internal team and external counterparts.
• Support the CA process from a multi-disciplinary standpoint. Facilitate timely responses to Contractor Request for Information (RFI's), submittals and inspection reports and ensure that responses are coordinated across trade partners..
• Participate in Construction site 'all-hands' or 'big room' meetings. Be accountable to report to the large team and convey information on the team's behalf, when necessary.
• Provide measurement and verification services within existing building projects and support our commissioning team as necessary.
• Support advance controls for High-performance and LEED Certified green buildings.
• Capture lessons learned on projects and support in-house design reviews based on findings. Make recommendations for design improvements. Engage with our BIM process and pro-actively identify opportunities for coordination and constructability in order to support a high quality output.
• Present lessons learned to the broader team 'non-field based' engineering team..
• Support the development regional standards for construction administration best practices, such as: digital platforms, test sheets and forms, specifications and site practices, and field reports.
• Know the latest in relevant industry developments and technology advancements

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees