Senior Mechanical Engineer

Arup; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Flexible working

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the New York metro area and Northeast. Lead mechanical design of HVAC, hydronic design, airside distribution, and building performance optimization across diverse projects.

Work with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, engage clients, and advance energy efficiency and decarbonization while complying with local codes and standards. This role offers flexible working in a dynamic, globally connected environment with profit-sharing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across HVAC, hydronic, and ventilation systems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Deliver designs that meet sustainability targets and constructability requirements.
• Engage with clients to maintain strong relationships.

Skills

HVAC design

Hydronic design

Airside distribution

Ventilation strategies

Energy modeling

Building performance

Client coordination

Mentoring juniors

Presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred

Tools

Revit MEP

Job description

Joining Arup

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective—one where individuality is encouraged to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to work on technically complex and socially impactful projects that matter—to Arup, to your career, to our clients, and to the communities we serve. Our New York–based team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of projects across the New York metro area and the broader Northeast region.

Arup is recognized globally for delivering innovative, high-performance, and sustainable solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, healthcare, science and technology, infrastructure, and mission-critical facilities.

In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of mechanical systems across a variety of building types and scales. You will address challenges related to energy efficiency, decarbonization, occupant comfort, resiliency, and urban constraints, while navigating local codes, utility requirements, and climate-responsive design considerations. Leveraging Arup’s global network, tools, and technical expertise, you will help deliver integrated and sustainable solutions that meet client goals and create lasting impact.

This role is based in New York City, with flexibility to support projects throughout the Northeast.

The Opportunity

• Lead mechanical engineering design across a variety of projects, including HVAC systems, hydronic plant design, airside distribution, ventilation strategies, and building performance optimization.
• Contribute to projects spanning multiple sectors such as commercial offices, residential developments, healthcare facilities, laboratories, infrastructure, and mission-critical environments.
• Deliver practical and innovative designs that respond to site constraints, sustainability targets, budget considerations, and constructability requirements.
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams—including electrical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, and project management—to deliver integrated and high-quality solutions.
• Assist, supervise, and mentor junior engineers; provide timely feedback, recognition, and technical guidance to support a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting successful project delivery, repeat business, and long-term partnerships.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports, and basis-of-design documentation in alignment with applicable codes, standards, and best practices.
• Present technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences through meetings, workshops, and client presentations.
• Stay current with evolving technologies, sustainability strategies, and industry trends across the built environment.
• Support project delivery through ownership of quality, risk awareness, and commercial performance.

The Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering required.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience designing HVAC and building mechanical systems across a range of project types (e.g., commercial, residential, healthcare, science & technology, or infrastructure).
• Experience working within New York City and Northeast regulatory environments strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP; experience with load calculations, energy modeling, and mechanical system analysis is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
• Confident presenter with sound commercial awareness.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.

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 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

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

New York / New Jersey Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in NY/NJ is $122,500 to $148,450 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 NY/NJ will differ.

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.

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 a protected veteran, or disability.

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