Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Arup; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Toronto is offering a graduate engineering opportunity focused on HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design for sustainable buildings. You will collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers to develop integrated solutions and perform whole-building energy and thermal analyses, using Revit MEP for modeling.

We seek candidates with a mechanical/building sciences background, coursework in heat transfer, and a passion for sustainable design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, architectural engineering, or buildings sciences related engineering degree
• Coursework in heat transfer and thermodynamics, fluiddynamics or HVAC design
• Developing curiosity about the built environment
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way
• Attitude of taking initiative, passion, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills needed for team-based working
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants to develop integrated solutions for sophisticated buildings
• Perform engineering analysis and modelling, including whole building load calculations and energy analysis, facade thermal analysis, and airflow modelling
• Model mechanical pipework, ductwork, and plant within Revit MEP, and carry out engineering calculations and analysis
• Communicate technical ideas to a broad range of audiences using various formats, including presentations and workshops
• Write reports detailing calculation methods and results, design assumptions, and other technical information
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and outstanding organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment
• Influence with design on sustainable outcome for our clients to align with Arup’s sustainability commitments

Skills

communication

teamwork

presentation

analytical thinking

curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related buildings sciences

Tools

Revit MEP

Energy/thermal modeling

Job description

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The opportunity

Design of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC),plumbing, and fire protection services within the built environment with an emphasis on sustainable design

• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants to develop integrated solutions forsophisticatedbuildings
• Perform engineering analysis and modelling, including whole building load calculations and energy analysis,facadethermal analysis, and airflow modelling

Model mechanical pipework, ductwork, and plant within Revit MEP, and carry out engineering calculations and analysis

Communicate technical ideas to a broad range of audiences using various formats, including presentations and workshops

• Writereportsdetailingcalculation methods and results, design assumptions, and other technical information
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work andoutstandingorganization skillsrequiredfor our constantly evolving environment
• Influence with design on sustainable outcome for our clients to align with Arup’ssustainability commitments

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree inmechanical,architecturalengineering, orbuildingsciences related engineering degree
• Coursework in heat transfer and thermodynamics, fluiddynamicsor HVAC design
• Developingcuriosity aboutthe built environment
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way
• Attitude of taking initiative,passion, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skillsneededfor team-based working
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels

Preferred

• Eligible to become a member of the PEO/OIQ/APEGA
• Curiosity aboutsustainable building design
• Internship experience in engineering-related firm
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering examination
• Coursework in Energy/thermal modeling experience, Revit or 3D modeling experience and/or sustainability
• Proven leadership experience

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your cv/resume and meet the following criteria:

• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

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 recognises 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 permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our members.

Benefits at 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

Toronto Hiring Range – Hiring Range- The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performedin Toronto is $72,250 to $74,250 per year. This range iscommensuratewith experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.
This job postingrepresentsan active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment.

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 Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee).We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact your recruiter to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.