Mechanical Engineer in Frankfurt am Main, -, Germany

Shape a meaningful future with Arup in Germany or Poland

Start your career as an engineer with us and design sustainable solutions for the buildings of tomorrow.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Building Engineering team sits at the heart of Arup's commitment to sustainable development. We engineer innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact while creating comfortable, healthy, and high-performing spaces for people to live, work, and thrive.

Join one of our offices in Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Warsaw or Krakow.

The opportunity

Join a team of passionate engineers and help us revolutionise sustainable building design.

Collaborate in innovation in low-carbon building services and contribute to projects that directly address climate change challenges. Be responsible for innovative concepts, design planning and detailed design for building services electrical engineering.

This permanent role offers excellent career development prospects within a collaborative and supportive environment.

As a Mechanical Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Help develop innovative concepts and plan building services.

• Assist with cost calculations and estimates, or perform them independently.

• Coordinate project stakeholders and contractors.

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for colleagues who are passionate about mechanical engineering design, sustainability and teamwork. These are the essential skills and qualifications for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Building Systems Engineering, or a comparable qualification

• 4-5 years post-qualification practical experience as a mechanical engineer designer in a similar role.

• Business-level/fluent written and spoken German (if based in Germany) or Polish (if based in Poland), and English.

We also value:

• Strong technical knowledge of building services engineering, ideally with an initial specialisation in a specific building services discipline, such as HVAC or Public Health.

• Knowledge of local standards and regulations.

• BIM environments proficiency, particularly using Revit, and has experience with CAD.

• Experience in Pharma, Data Centre or related fields.

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 and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.

• 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.

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. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

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