Tunnel Ventilation Leader

Arup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with 10% match

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup seeks a Mechanical Tunnel Ventilation Leader in New York to drive client relationships and project delivery across North America. You will lead the technical content, ensure quality outcomes, and collaborate with leaders across highways, rail, water, and energy sectors.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in tunnel ventilation, CFD-based optimization, and knowledge of NFPA codes, with NY/NJ PE credentials and a passion for sustainability and safety.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with deep understanding of fluid flow, heat, and mass transfer equations.
• At least 15 years in tunnel ventilation system design and CFD-based optimization.
• Professional Engineer license in NY or NJ, with willingness to register elsewhere.
• Experience in rail/underground spaces and knowledge of NFPA 130/502.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationship development and craft compelling service bids.
• Provide technical leadership on tunnel ventilation and fire life safety systems.
• Deliver projects with quality, schedule, and financial accountability.
• Mentor teams, transfer knowledge, and guide commercial outcomes.

Skills

Fluid flow and heat transfer

Tunnel ventilation design

Project leadership

Client relationship development

CFD modelling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer – NY or NJ

Tools

SES

CFD

Parallel/Grid Computing

Windows/Linux

MS Project/Primavera

Job description

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 ourdiverse 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.

Arup is seeking a dedicated and motivated Mechanical Tunnel Ventilation Leader who will bolster our leadership team in New York and work alongside other senior leaders with a focus on project delivery and thought leadership. The ideal candidate will help us develop new client relationships and convert opportunities into a pipeline of new business. This leader will coordinate closely with the Transportation Portfolio Leader as well as business leaders for Highways, Rail, Water, Property and Energy and work with Project Directors in all areas of Arup.

The Opportunity:

• Create and lead client relationship development, prepare compelling service offerings and bids on project opportunities.
• Support generation of revenue to maintain billable targets for each staff member.
• Work in partnership with leaders to advance the regional strategy for target markets, training and development, and member happiness.
• Align with key business services leaders who are passionate about strategies for The East to support lead development, proposal opportunities, and project delivery.
• Lead and Guide teams on technical issues –delivery of technical content – to promote quality and excellence in our work and outcomes.
• Technical project leadership, to ensure Arup projects are delivered with the level of quality and commercial results established for each project.
• Client facing delivery with proven commercial results. Responsible for skills transfer on commercial project management and oversight of project finances.
• Provide technical leadership in the analysis and design of ventilation and fire life safety systems for transit/highway tunnel, overbuild, industrial, utility, commercial and process facilities across North America.
• Business development in key and strategic clients, and development of new relationships where broad Arup services can be engaged.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with, in depth understanding and a proven track record in the application of fluid flow, heat, and mass transfer governing equations.
• 15 years of progressive validated experience in Tunnel Ventilation System design, design optimization using 1D or 3D (CFD) numerical modelling tools, commissioning and construction phase services.
• Knowledge of the current regulatory requirements for tunnel ventilation and fire safety, with experience in railways and underground spaces, including NFPA 130 and NFPA 502.
• Professional Engineer - New York or New Jersey with willingness to register in other states if needed, as well as being capable of becoming an accredited Arup Project Manager.
• Publications in technical journals or conferences.
• Broad tunnel ventilation skills and in all technical areas, including a focus on sustainability, EDI and Health, Safety and Wellness.
• Experience as a client facing project manager with successfully completed tunnel ventilation projects, including with direct management of a project’s commercial outcomes.
• Specialism in road, rail or other types of tunnels and a solid understanding of site safety, construction safety, OSHA safety programs and Fire and Life Safety Codes.
• Understanding of technical issues that impact design, construction and operation of tunnels and similar spaces.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and lead design delivery teams.
• Corporate client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and willing to tackle new challenges.
• Proficient with SES, CFD, Parallel and Grid Computing on Windows or Linux Platforms, standard MS Office applications; experience with MS Project or Primavera a plus.

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 that 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

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York is $185,000 to $265,000 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 New York 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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