Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead - Central Plants & District Energy

Arup; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

401(k) company match

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead for Central Plants & District Energy on the West Coast. You will lead mechanical design for district energy projects, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables while advancing decarbonization goals.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of HVAC design experience, a US PE license, and a proven track record of winning work and managing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering
• Professional Engineer license in US required
• 12+ years designing building HVAC systems, including central plants and hydronic networks
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards
• Track record of winning work and managing client relationships
• Experienced leader with proven ability to lead and mentor teams
• Ability to connect external stakeholders with internal disciplines

Responsibilities

• Act as Mechanical Lead to oversee District Energy and Central Plant projects across markets
• Build client relationships, develop proposals, and participate in interviews for district energy projects
• Maintain strong client relations and represent project teams in dealings with clients
• Design of mechanical systems with focus on central plants and large hydronic networks
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams and deliver drawings, specifications, reports and presentations
• Mentor and develop junior team members and foster inclusive growth
• Engage with local professional associations and industry groups

Skills

HVAC design

Leadership

Client relations

Code compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Communication

Education

PE license (US)

Job description

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.

This role can sit in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego, or Seattle office.

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:

• LEED Accreditation or WELL Certification

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

Our 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.

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 work week are available.

Hiring Range

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $147,050 - $189,700 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 Los Angeles 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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