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Arup · 21 hours ago

Mechanical Construction Administration and Controls Intern (Available June 2026)

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$24/hr - $43/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. They are seeking a Construction Administration / Controls team member to support their regional construction administration team and deliver significant projects in various sectors.

ConsultingProfessional ServicesProject ManagementService Industry

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringConstruction ManagementCommissioning ProjectsLEED APProject Sector ExperienceStakeholder EngagementTeam CollaborationCritical ThinkingAdaptability

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or similar is preferred

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

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

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

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