Electrical Engineer

Joining Arup

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

Our Houston office is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our multi‑disciplinary team. We use the latest design technologies and analytic methods to deliver projects. Sustainability, carbon reduction, and resilience are key features of our projects. We are looking for an engineer who will take the lead in design and construction for a wide range of projects including healthcare, laboratories, data centres, commercial, higher education, aviation and rail.

• Support the design of electrical systems for projects, including power distribution system, lighting, fire alarm, grounding and bonding, lightning protection.
• Conduct electrical system calculations such as demand load calculations, short circuit analysis, voltage drop calculations and photometric calculations.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines and work in conjunction with project managers to deliver comprehensive and coordinated design deliverables.
• Support client relations as it pertains to project delivery and repeat business.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, technical reports, and presentation materials and incorporate sustainable design methods in buildings.
• Present technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Participate in local Professional Associations.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, architectural, or building services engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience designing electrical systems for buildings.
• Familiarity with applicable local codes and standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team‑based work.
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work, and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment.
• Experience with 3D BIM software such as Revit MEP.
• Experience with power system calculation software such as SKM or ETAP.
• Knowledge of lighting design software such as AGi
  32, Dialux, etc.

• EIT certification and working towards their Professional Engineer’s license in Texas.
• Some experience of working in health care and data centres.

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).

Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi‑annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.