Senior Mechanical Engineer

ReqID: SAN00012N

Joining Arup

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Our West Coast mechanical team is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team, with a focus on Life Science/Laboratory work. Arup is known for designing innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients throughout the United States, and sometimes globally.

This role can sit in San Diego or Francisco

You will work on lab/life science projects as well as other commercial building types. Your projects will offer the ability to make a strong contribution to the community while delivering cutting edge systems that will meet challenges in decarbonization and sustainability. Our aim is transforming clients to deliver a sustainable future while also meeting goals around resiliency and critical care.

The Opportunity:

• Leading mechanical engineering designs and providing multi-disciplinary design leadership on projects. Design of mechanical systems including complete airside systems, heating and cooling hydronic plant systems, specialty exhaust systems, and steam systems. Working in collaboration with different stakeholders and code officials to deliver integrated projects through construction.

• Coordinating with multiple disciplines and working in conjunction with project managers to deliver comprehensive and coordinated design deliverables.

• Assisting, Supervising or mentoring team members and delivering timely feedback and recognition to others.

• Maintain strong client relations as it pertains to project delivery and repeat business.

• Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports and presentation materials and incorporate sustainable design methods in buildings.

• Presenting technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by technical and non-technical audiences.

• Participating in local Professional Associations.

• Responsible for quality standards, commercial metrics, and client relations for projects.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

The skills:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering.

• 8 or more years of professional experience designing and building HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic system components for medium to large scale commercial buildings, including lab buildings.

• AutoCAD and Revit MEP proficiency.

• Familiarity with codes and standards, specifically CMC, IECC/ASHRAE 90.1, LEED energy efficiency and indoor quality and NFPA.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work.

• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels and commercial/financial awareness.

• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Professional Engineering License in US.

• LEED Accreditation or WELL Certification.

• Engineering analysis and energy modeling experience including whole building energy analysis, façade thermal analysis, and airflow modeling.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

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.

Benefits at Work - 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

Flexible Working - 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

Los Angeles Hiring Range - Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $140,000 to $160,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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