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Bring Your Vision to shape a better world.

At Arup, our innovative spirit compels us to express our ingenuity in unique ways —developing many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable buildings, transport and civil engineering projects. Arup is a global engineering and consulting firm of 10,000 creative minds. Our integrated approach to engineering and design brings together the best professionals to meet our clients’ needs.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to undertake mechanical system design and coordination with other disciplines on various building and transportation projects.

Your responsibilities will involve:

System design calculations

Computer modeling related to building physics including airflow studies (CFD), thermal analysis, etc.

Prepare drawings detailing the system designed

HVAC/mechanical load calculations

Whole building energy modeling (Trane Trace preferred)

HVAC system design

CAD (Revit MEP preferred)

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling a plus

Knowledge and experience of other energy modeling packages is a plus

Experience with mechanical systems design and equipment selection

Able to perform ductwork and piping pressure drop calculations

Qualified professionals will have a bachelor’s degree in Architectural/Mechanical Engineering including 3-6 years of related experience and a proven track record of mechanical system design and/or CFD analysis.

PE or FE license is a plus.

Top applicants will posses excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with colleagues and clients of all levels.

Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.

This position is located in our downtown New York City office.

Share your passion and experience in a global culture that believes your potential to achieve is endless. This is your opportunity to shine.

Arup is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429062-New-York-Mechanical
Our Boston office seeks an ambitious Mechanical Engineer to enhance our M/P/FP capacity. The potential candidate should have a minimum of 3 years experience in the design of mechanical systems and a solid knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, Revit MEP, Trane Trace and eQuest. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Sound knowledge in mechanical engineering fundamentals

· Track record of sustainable and innovative approach to design

· Understanding of passive design systems that influence mechanical requirements

· Energy modeling experience

· Design mechanical systems including: heating, cooling, heat rejection, air and water distribution, ventilation, air conditioning, building automation and controls.

· Familiarity with codes, specifically CMR, IMC,ASHRAE standards 55, 62.1, 90.1

· Perform system design calculations.

· Prepare contract drawings detailing the designed systems.

· Select equipment for use in building systems.

· Report writing.

· Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and architects.

· Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs and discuss design issues with them.

· Incorporate sustainable design methods in buildings.

· Computer modeling related to building physics including airflow studies (CFD), thermal analysis.

Requirements:

· Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering with a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals

· 3-5 years of experience

· FE/EIT required, PE preferred

· LEED AP preferred

Qualities:

· Good communication skills essential for team-based working

· Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment

· Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2381380-Boston-Mechanical
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in designing commercial buildings, museums, educational facilities; significant experience in the design of laboratories, or hospitals to work on high profile projects primarily designed out of our Boston office. You will be part of the management team and as such responsible for financial performance, client relations and team motivation and development. The position will report to the office senior leadership. Responsibilities will include the following but not limited to:

Lead effort to deliver HVAC design for a range of projects including laboratories

Be primary contact for the discipline with architects

Procure laboratory work in conjunction with the senior leadership of the office.

Build design group skills in the provision of low energy design for laboratory buildings.

Oversee a team of junior engineers and CAD staff in design delivery.

Provide general multidisciplinary coordination oversight including 3D delivery for all projects

Build, renew, and maintain relationships with building owners for the purpose of obtaining repeat business.

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals.

At least 12 years of experience in the HVAC industry with recent and relevant laboratory design experience, and with evidence of involvement in concept design through construction administration and commissioning of systems.

Have project management, multidisciplinary coordination and supervisorial experience.

Business development capabilities, commercial/financial awareness.

PE required.

Evidence of public recognition of expertise preferred (articles, conference papers, ASHRAE committee membership, speaking engagements, etc)

Experience in sustainable building design, LEED AP BD+C preferred.

Qualities:

Good communication and leadership skills essential for team based working.

Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.

Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.

Must be outgoing in terms of building and maintaining client relationships.

Submission Requirements:

Please provide a resume describing work experience.

Please provide a project list with references identifying owner, client, size of project, cost of project, your responsibility/role and the number of people in each discipline for which you had oversight.

Please provide evidence of your industry engagement with regards to sharing and developing publically disseminated knowledge about appropriate design for HVAC systems.]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2199313-Boston-Mechanical
Bring Your Vision to shape a better world.

At Arup, our innovative spirit and determination enables us to express our ingenuity in unique ways developing many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable building, transport and civil engineering projects. Arup is a global engineering and consulting firm of over 10,000 creative minds. Our integrated approach to engineering and design brings together the best professionals to meet our clients’ needs.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with significant healthcare experience to work on high profile projects primarily designed out of our Los Angeles office. The hired candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers primarily to do the following:

You will be part of the management team and as such responsible for financial performance, client relations and team motivation and development. The position will report to the mechanical group core discipline leaders and into the Buildings Practice.

•Lead effort to deliver HVAC design for hospital, MOB, and laboratory work in the healthcare industry

•Procure healthcare work in conjunction with the senior management of the group.

•Build design group skills in the provision of sustainable designs based on most recent scientific evidence in the field related to environments that support improved health and patient outcomes.

•Oversee a team of junior engineers in design delivery.

•Be primary contact for discipline with architects.

•Provide general multidisciplinary coordination oversight including 3D delivery for healthcare projects

•Build, renew, and maintain relationships with healthcare owners for the purposes of obtaining repeat business.

•Be recognized in the field as an expert in all aspects of regulatory compliance related to design for disease control.

Requirements:

•Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals.

•At least 12 years of experience in the HVAC industry with at least 500,000sf of hospital design experience in the past 6 years, with evidence of involvement in concept design through construction administration and commissioning of systems.

•Have project management, multidisciplinary coordination and supervisorial experience.

•Business development capabilities, commercial/financial awareness.

•PE required.

•Experience with OSHPD required.

•Evidence of public recognition of expertise preferred (articles, conference papers, ASHRAE committee membership, speaking engagements, etc)

•LEED AP+ preferred.

•ASHRAE Healthcare Facility Design Professional certification (HFDP) preferred.

•Cogeneration experience preferred

Qualities:

•Good communication and leadership skills essential for team based working.

•Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.

•Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.

•Must be outgoing in terms of building and maintaining client relationships.

Submission Requirements:

•Please provide a resume describing work experience.

•Please provide a project list identifying owner, client, size of project, cost of project, your responsibility/role and the number of people in each discipline for which you had oversight.

•Please provide evidence of your industry engagement with regards to sharing and developing publically disseminated knowledge about appropriate design for HVAC for healthcare related projects

Share your passion and experience in a global culture that believes your potential to achieve is endless. This is your opportunity to shine.

Arup is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2099075-Los-Angeles-Mechanical