Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead - Plants & District Energy

Position: Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead - Central Plants & District Energy
ReqID: LOS
0000X4

** 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 + LATAM Healthcare team is looking for an
** Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead - Central Plants & District Energy
** to join our multi-disciplinary team on the West Coast. Arup is known for designing innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients throughout the United States, and sometimes globally.

You will work on projects across markets including higher ed, healthcare, aviation, science, and beyond.  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 transform clients to deliver a sustainable future while also meeting goals around resiliency.

** The Opportunity*
* + Act as a Mechanical Lead to lead District Energy and Central Plant projects across multiple markets. Coordinate with multiple disciplines and work in conjunction with project managers to deliver comprehensive and coordinated design deliverables. Responsible for quality standards, commercial metrics, and client relations for projects.

+ Participate as a key team member in building relationships with target clients, identifying opportunities, positioning, developing proposals and participating in interviews, particularly for projects focused on central plant & district energy decarbonization.

+ Maintain strong client relations as it pertains to project delivery and repeat business. Coordinate and represent project teams with clients.  Represent Arup as a whole and communicate with clients regarding project goals and financials.

+ Comprehensive understanding of design of mechanical systems, especially heating & cooling central plants and large scale hydronic distribution networks.

Experience with steam systems a plus.

+ Working in collaboration with different stakeholders and code officials to deliver integrated projects through construction. Leading teams to prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports and presentation materials and incorporate sustainable design methods in buildings.

+ Assisting, Supervising or mentoring team members and delivering timely feedback and recognition to others. Create an environment of inclusivity that inspires the growth and career development of junior and senior team members.

+ Participating in local Professional Associations.

** The skills*
* + Bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering

+ Professional Engineering License in US required

+ 12+ years professional experience designing building HVAC systems, including significant experience designing central plant & hydronic system components, including distributed hydronic networks.

+ Familiarity with relevant codes and standards

+ Track-record of work winning along with proven expertise in building and managing successful relationships with clients.

+ Experienced, dynamic, and engaging leader, who has a strong track record of leading and managing teams. Provides an aspirational role model to those developing their career

+ Ability to facilitate connections between external stakeholders and internal disciplines

** Preferred

Skills:

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* + LEED Accreditation or WELL Certification

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

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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…