Building Controls Engineer

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Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin.

Shape the Future of Intelligent Building Control Systems with Arup.

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

Our Building Controls team plays a vital role in Arup’s commitment to smart and sustainable building solutions. We design and integrate advanced control systems that enhance building performance, optimize energy usage, and contribute to cutting-edge digital and net-zero solutions.

Join a team that’s making a tangible difference. Our work in intelligent buildings, energy efficiency, and digital integration is directly contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future for communities in Ireland and beyond.

The Opportunity

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, data centres, and educational sectors. As a Building Controls Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, integrating, and optimizing control systems to enhance building performance and contribute to our innovation building automation initiatives.

You will also have the opportunity to drive innovation in building automation, IoT integration, and energy-efficient control strategies, shaping the future of intelligent building systems at Arup.

As a Building Controls Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Design BMS/building controls systems to optimize building performance and streamline building management, including applications in commercial, industrial, and Data Centre environments.
• Work closely with disciplines like Mechanical, Electrical, ICT, Smart Buildings, and Digital to ensure fully integrated control solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration of BMS, EPMS, and HVAC control systems into overall building design, with consideration for Data Centres where required..
• Conduct design studies and produce conceptual design reports.
• Prepare contract documentation, specifications, and drawings ensuring compliance.
• Conduct surveys and site inspections.
• Witness control system commissioning, ensuring proper execution and alignment with design, including Data Centre BMS and EPMS where applicable.

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone who is passionate about smart building automation and energy-efficient control systems. These are the essential skills and qualifications for the position:

• A bachelor's degree in Controls, Mechatronics, Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical Services Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience designing building control systems (BMS, BAS, or HVAC Controls).

We Also Value:

• Actively working towards or interested in achieving Chartered Engineer status
• Experience in Data Centre projects.
• Experience with PLC (programmable Logic Controllers) and DDC (Direct Digital Control) systems, particularly in complex building environments, including Data Centre.
• Familiarity with the latest standards and regulations relevant to building control systems, with knowledge of Data Centre-specific standards (ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, ISO 50001).
• Proficiency in software tools commonly used in the building controls sector.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect, and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. We're here to support you.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

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