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Powering tomorrow: The future of electrical engineering starts here

Renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, Arup is leading the way in transforming the future of electrical engineering. Join our Americas electrical team in shaping a better world.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigor to shape a better world.

Arup’s Americas electrical engineering team is at the forefront of innovation, transforming the way we live and interact with our environment. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, we design electrical systems that power the future. From iconic buildings to critical transportation infrastructure and essential utilities, our electrical engineers bring their specialist expertise to design solutions for buildings, data centers, healthcare facilities, transportation systems, infrastructure, and energy, water, and waste utilities.

The role of engineers is crucial due to their significant impact on our built environment. Electrical engineers are at the forefront of this change. They play a vital role in the transition to cleaner energy technologies, reducing energy consumption in buildings, creating safer communities, and pioneering innovative technologies that shape our future.

Fiona Cousins

Principal, Arup

Why Arup?

At Arup, our electrical team focuses on implementing sustainability, innovation, and technology, while ensuring aholistic and integrated design on all projects. What sets us apart? Our global expertise, local insight, and our collaborative culture. Here is your opportunity to create your path and lead the success of our projects.

People

Meet some of our electrical experts

Cress Wakefield

Energy Consultant and Electrical Engineer – Associate Principal, Seattle

I've worked between three discipline teams and countries. Arup flexed with me to balance my career and family needs. I joined as a grad because I wanted to work internationally. I've stayed because of the opportunities.

Derek Harrington

Senior Electrical Engineer, Los Angeles

Leadership at Arup is about inspiring collaboration, embracing innovation, and empowering each member to reach their potential, Together, we turn challenges into opportunities, delivering impactful solutions.

Deanna Schmidt

Electrical Associate Principal, New Jersey

Collaborating with my global Arup colleagues empowers us to tackle the challenges of the built environment together. Electrical engineering is at the forefront, powering the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Will Ludwig

Senior Electrical Engineer, Los Angeles

Arup’s global presence enables collaboration and skill sharing. Working across the globe, leveraging expertise of engineers from other countries allows us to apply creative solutions to challenges locally and abroad.

Sarah Wolfe

Senior Electrical Engineer, Seattle

Arup has allowed me to gain experience on a variety of challenging projects. From arts and culture to laboratories to electric bus charging facilities. Solving hard problems is what makes working at Arup rewarding.