Senior Mechanical Tunnel Vent Engineer

New York, New York, United States

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

Description

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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. 

Arup is seeking a dedicated and motivated Senior Mechanical Tunnel Ventilation Engineer who will provide Technical delivery on projects, guiding the analysis and design process with limited oversight and guidance from senior team members. This lead engineer will coordinate closely with the Transportation Portfolio Leader as well as business leaders for Highways, Rail, Water, Property, Science & Industry and Energy and work with Project Directors in all areas of Arup.

The Opportunity:

• Technical project delivery, to ensure Arup projects are delivered with the level of quality and commercial results established for each project.
• Guide teams on technical issues –delivery of technical content – to promote quality and excellence in our work and outcomes
• Coordinating with multiple disciplines and working in conjunction with project managers to deliver comprehensive and coordinated design deliverables

• Mentoring and training of Tunnel Ventilation team members in the NY office
• Client facing delivery with proven Communication skills, with ability to explain and guide clients through complex technical issues toward solutions and approaches.
• Provide technical guidance on the analysis and design of ventilation and fire life safety systems for transit/highway tunnel, overbuild, industrial, utility, commercial and process facilities across North America.
• Maintain, foster and develop clients relationships

The Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with, in depth understanding and a proven track record in the application of fluid flow, heat, and mass transfer governing equations.
• 8+ years of progressive validated experience in Tunnel Ventilation System design, design optimization using 1D or 3D (CFD) numerical modelling tools, commissioning and construction phase services.
• Knowledge of the current regulatory requirements for tunnel ventilation and fire safety, with experience in railways and underground spaces, including NFPA 130 and NFPA 502.
• Professional Engineer - New York or New Jersey is preferred or willingness to work towards PE registration
• Broad tunnel ventilation skills and in all technical areas, including a focus on sustainability, EDI and Health, Safety and Wellness.
• Delivery of projects in road, rail or other types of tunnels and a solid understanding of site safety, construction safety, OSHA safety programs and Fire and Life Safety Codes.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and lead design delivery teams.
• Proficient with SES, CFD, Parallel and Grid Computing on Windows or Linux Platforms, standard MS Office applications; experience with MS Project or Primavera a plus.

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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 New York is $131,500 to $164,400 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 New York 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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Company

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Arup

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. 

Founded in 1946 with an initial focus on structural engineering, Arup first came to the world’s attention with the structural design of the Sydney Opera House, followed by its work on the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Arup has since grown into a truly multidisciplinary organisation.