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 Pacific Northwest team is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team anchored in Seattle or Portland. Our buildings practice is known for designing innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients. We work on a wide range of projects like Airports, Hospitals, and Stadiums. This role is focused on supporting a major healthcare project and will require regular in-person attendance at a project colocation office in the Portland area.

The Opportunity

1. 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.
2. Coordinating with multiple disciplines and working in conjunction with project managers to deliver comprehensive and coordinated design deliverables.
3. Assisting, supervising or mentoring team members and delivering timely feedback and recognition to others.
4. Maintain strong client relations as it pertains to project delivery and repeat business.
5. Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports and presentation materials and incorporate sustainable design methods in buildings.
6. Presenting technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by technical and non-technical audiences.
7. Participating in local Professional Associations.
8. Responsible for quality standards, commercial metrics, and client relations for projects.

The skills

1. Bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering.
2. 8 or more years of professional experience designing building HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic system components, including experience working on hospital projects.
3. AutoCAD and Revit MEP proficiency.
4. Familiarity with codes and standards, specifically IMC, IECC/ASHRAE 90.1, FGI/ASHRAE 170, LEED energy efficiency and indoor quality and NFPA.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work.
6. Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels and commercial/financial awareness.
7. The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment.

Preferred Skills:

1. Professional Engineering License in US.
2. LEED Accreditation or WELL Certification.
3. Engineering analysis and energy modeling experience including whole building energy analysis, façade thermal analysis, and airflow modeling.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.