Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Manager

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Manager to join our growing multi-disciplinary team based in our Newark office. In this role, you will lead the mechanical design and coordination for a variety of projects. Our team works on local, regional, and global projects, including healthcare, academic buildings, institutional and government buildings, museums, laboratories, commercial offices, and mission-critical facilities.

At Arup, you will have opportunities to develop your skills as a Project Manager with the expectation that you will achieve Arup's internal certification as a Project Manager, taking the lead on projects. Your career path may also involve supplying to the continued growth of our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor staff and contribute to business development efforts.
• Support a team with a wide range of experience, providing guidance as needed.
• Be part of a growing team, supported by the broader Arup network in the region, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth within the organization.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on exciting and challenging projects, working across various fields.
• As a senior engineer, provide technical support and identify staffing needs for projects. Take on responsibility for both the technical and financial success of your projects.
• With Arup's flexible working policy, we encourage senior staff to lead by example and be present in the office as much as practical to support and mentor team members at all levels. You will also provide technical mentorship and develop a culture of excellence.

The skills

• Minimum 8 years of related experience with a consistent record of mechanical system design for buildings, incorporating sustainability goals required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• PE required, with experienced engineer of record preferred;
• Identify staffing needs on projects.
• Support career development for team members through participation in promotion, appraisal, and review processes, as well as mentoring and coaching.
• Build a climate of trust and willingness within the team, develop individuals in their technical specialization, and provide timely feedback and recognition.
• Monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial performance to achieve revenue targets and profit margins.
• Implement financial controls and risk management practices to mitigate financial risks associated with projects.
• Ensure alignment of contracts with the firm's commercial objectives and risk tolerance by negotiating contracts, terms, and conditions.
• Identify potential clients and projects that align with the firm's expertise and strategic goals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, and help establish relationships with new clients.
• Support the preparation of proposals and bid submissions.
• Adhere to quality assurance processes and standards to ensure excellence in delivery.
• Help to identify project risks related to technical, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow quality control measures to monitor and improve project outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Focus on low-carbon and zero-energy design, including ground source systems, load shedding by thermal mass, and natural ventilation.
• Present technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to be on site in the NY area as needed.

Preferred:

• NCEES certification.
• LEED Accreditation, WELL Certification, or ASHRAE BXCP Certification.
• LEED AP BD+C.

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The Benefits - 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 that 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

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Washington DC is $112,400 - $156,000 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 Washington DC will differ.

Life at Arup - 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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture - from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

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 protected veteran, or disability.

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