Electrical/IT and Security

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Meet Hieu, an electrical engineer . . .

I always wanted to work in the field of building designs and a college friend recommended Arup to me. It started with a great internship in 2005, which led to another in 2006, and then I finally joined Arup as a full time employee the following year.

My position involves performing electrical load calculations that are crucial for sizing equipment such as generators, transformers, switchgears, panel boards and circuit breakers. I also prepare one-line diagrams and detailed designs. My other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing contractors’ submittals and shop drawings, interacting with architects and manufacturer representatives, preparing detailed responses to client requests for technical information, and educating interns in electrical designs.

I am currently working on the Dulles International Airport in Virginia, which is under construction. I am also involved with the design of the Abu Dhabi International Airport, which is now in the design development stage. In 2007, I was involved with the design of the Columbia University Northwest Science Building and the Syracuse University Center of Excellence.

At Arup I enjoy working with many competent individuals who are willing to share their knowledge and experiences. One thing that stands out is the strong involvement of the senior staff members in developing technically skilled people. I feel fortunate to be given the opportunity to work with such great leaders in my office.

What do electrical engineers at Arup do?

Electrical engineers provide a range of skills as part of an integrated building services design. Our skills include power system planning, power distribution, lighting design, fire and life safety systems, vertical transportation and construction coordination. Drawings and specifications are only the physical representation of our electrical engineering services. We meet clients and discuss with them the expectations and needs specific to the project. After considering the alternatives, we then propose an electrical engineering solution appropriate for the application. Electrical engineering project experience includes commercial, educational, industrial, residential, retail, hospitality, institutional, medical and government facilities.

What would my first few years be like?

The following description lists a fairly typical approach to foundational training in your discipline; however business needs, project task availability, and your training interests will also influence the scope and order of training.

For your first six months, you will learn the following:

Variety of analyses for any different space, building, or system types (such as short circuiting, generators, UPS, etc.)
Arup electrical standards and symbols
AutoCAD and/or Arup CAD standards
AutoCAD 3D
Load calculation software
Lighting software
How to use skills network
Learning to navigate through codes and/or guidelines

The typical tasks you will perform will be as follows:

Electrical load calculations
Assign circuitry for power and lighting devices
Report writing
Working on projects using 3D AutoCAD
Giving structure to ideas – lots of “taking a first pass” at spreadsheets, reports and analyses for discussion later rather than instruction
Attending meetings and learning from listening, asking questions and discussion
Working with people from other disciplines and/or vendors to gain knowledge on new subjects
Attending meetings – listening and asking questions. Be involved in discussions with other disciplines and architects to gain knowledge and experience

During your second six months, you will learn both drawing production skills and report production skills on-the-job. You will continue to learn about lighting software and how to perform lighting and energy calculations both manually and with software. The tasks you will perform include putting together simple layout drawings, calculations and reports. You will also learn to prepare energy analysis forms based on ASHRAE 90.1 or California T-24 energy code, as applicable.

For the first half of your second year, you will learn about multidisciplinary design as an on-the-job introductory course and through external part-time courses. You will assist in a multidisciplinary project and will put together complete sets of electrical drawings, including equipment selection and electrical room layouts.

For the latter half of your second year, you will start to understand the construction industry as well as performing project site visits. You will assist in construction administration such as contractor submittal review and addressing contractor questions. You will continue the development of your detailed engineering design skills, as learned in your first 18 months, and you will begin to teach skills to new graduates.

Want to join us?

The ideal candidate for an entry-level position would have the following characteristics:

Technical abilities

Necessary	Preferred
BSc in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or BSc in Architectural Engineering (BSAE)	3.2 GPA overall 3.5 GPA within Major course of study EIT Certification Master’s degree
BSEE: coursework in electrical power systems design, control systems, electric machines BSAE: coursework in building systems design and electrical power systems design	BSEE: coursework in building systems design BSAE: coursework focusing on specialties within the construction side of the electrical engineering industry
BSEE: Demonstrated interest in architecture and the construction of buildings as evidenced by coursework and/or extracurricular activities, etc BSAE: Demonstrated interest in the electrical engineering industry with an emphasis on the power side of the discipline	Internship experience in a consulting firm with emphasis on electrical design Academic research or testing with relevant focus Membership in IESNA, NFPA, IEEE
	Demonstrated interest in sustainability as evidenced by extracurricular activities, etc
	Academic research, coursework, or other experience with alternative energy systems and other technologies new to the construction industry
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel	Experience with: AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Autodesk MEP Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, or Project

Intangible and interpersonal characteristics

Necessary	Preferred
Skills in planning and organizing	Proven ability to perform in a deadline situation
Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way, both in person and in writing	Past history of technical presentations and technical writing, knowledge sharing with peers
Attitude of taking independent initiative, exhibiting creative problem-solving, eagerness to learn, while remaining dedicated to teamwork	Evidence of teamwork and leadership such as professional accomplishment or honor society

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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) engineer/consultant

Meet Bethel, an ICT engineer/consultant ...

As part of the ICT consulting group I work on the design of voice and data communications infrastructure as well as other aspects of ICT, ranging from master planning to the design of systems.

Since joining Arup, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects which have given me diverse experience and broadened my knowledge base. One of the projects is the Syracuse University Center of Excellence where I worked on the ICT infrastructure design for the new office and environmental sciences lab facility.

Currently, I’m working on an ICT master plan for Abu Dhabi International Airport. The master plan provides a strategic framework for airport-wide ICT infrastructure, systems and services. This project has been a great learning experience and I’ve gained a lot of insight into airport operations and invaluable education on their systems, and the business processes supported by these. Some other projects I’ve worked on include the Fulton Street Transit Center in New York and the Doha Convention Center and Tower in Qatar.

I thoroughly enjoy the time I spend working with other people at Arup. There are also lots of opportunities to engage in activities that focus on social awareness, community building and environmental consciousness, all of which are at the heart of the Arup culture.

What do ICT engineers/consultants at Arup do?

Arup provides premier ICT consultancy services to clients worldwide. We specialize in developing solutions at all stages of a project from master planning to concept and completion.

We have a wealth of experience in the design, specification, procurement, installation,commissioning, activation, operations and maintenance of ICT infrastructure and most systems and networks. We also carry out strategic studies, regulation, economic and investment planning in the field.

Due to the strategic role that ICT plays in all lines of business, Arup has developed strong expertise in working closely with both client and project and construction management teams. We work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordination and delivery of totally integrated solutions. We also work very closely with the rest of the design team so that all aspects of space and services are considered and the most cost-effective solutions are selected.

We offer challenging opportunities for learning and growth in the ICT field as it relates to the build environment.

What would my first few years be like?

In your first six months, you will have an introduction to:

Different aspects of the ICT infrastructure of a building, such as Telecom Rooms (TR), pathways and Structured Cabling Systems, etc
Arup ICT standards and symbols
AutoCAD and/or Arup CAD standards
3D AutoCAD
BICSI manuals
How to use Arup skills networks
How to navigate through codes and/or guidelines

The typical tasks you will perform will be:

TR sizing and pathway calculations
Backbone cabling distribution i.e. selecting media type and quantity / termination hardware
Horizontal cabling distribution i.e. selecting media type and quantity / termination hardware
Assisting other engineers with technical research and report writing
Working on projects using 3D AutoCAD
Attending training seminars/vendor presentations and learning from listening, asking questions and discussion
Working with engineers from other disciplines and/or vendors to coordinate the design and gain knowledge on new subjects.
Attending meetings – listening and asking questions. Being involved in discussions with other disciplines and architects to gain knowledge and experience

During your second six months, you will learn both drawing production skills and report production skills on-the-job. The tasks you will perform include putting together simple layout drawings, calculations and reports. You will also learn to incorporate the BICSI guidelines, as applicable.

For the first half of your second year, you will learn about multidisciplinary design as an on-the-job introductory course and through external part-time courses. You will assist in a multidisciplinary project and put together complete sets of ICT drawings, including hardware selection and TR room layouts.

For the latter half of your second year, you will start to get a better understanding of the construction industry, both in the office and through project site visits. You will assist in construction administration tasks such as contractor submittal review and addressing contractor questions. You will continue the development of your detailed ICT design skills, as learned in your first 18 months, and begin to teach skills to new graduates.

Want to join us?

The ideal candidate for an entry-level position would have the following characteristics:

Technical abilities

Necessary	Preferred
BSc in Electronics and Telecommunications, Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering	3.2 GPA or higher, Master’s degree in related field
	Coursework in electrical power systems design and building systems design
Core interest in the ICT engineering industry with an emphasis on the building/campus environment	Internship experience in a consulting firm with emphasis on ICT design. Academic research or testing with relevant focus.
	Membership in BISCI
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc	Experience with AutoCAD, MS Project and technical writing

Intangible and interpersonal characteristics

Necessary	Preferred
Skills in planning and organizing	Proven ability to perform in a deadline situation
Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way, both in person and in writing	Past history of technical presentations and technical writing, knowledge sharing with peers
Attitude of taking independent initiative, exhibiting creative problem-solving, eagerness to learn, while remaining dedicated to teamwork	Evidence of teamwork and leadership such as professional accomplishment or honor society

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