Mechanical Engineer

ReqID: NEW
000208

** Joining Arup*
* Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We are seeking a
** Mechanical Engineer
** to join our growing multi-disciplinary team in the
** New York
** market. In this role, you will support mechanical system design and coordination across a diverse portfolio of projects, including healthcare, academic, institutional and government buildings, museums, laboratories, commercial offices, and mission-critical facilities, contributing to high-performing, resilient, and sustainable building solutions.

** The role*
* + Support mechanical engineering design for multi-disciplinary projects, with exposure to mission-critical and data center infrastructure, including complete airside systems, chilled water and condenser water plants, specialty exhaust systems, and steam systems.

+ Assist in the design of high-availability cooling strategies (e.g., N+1 / 2N redundancy, scalable plant configurations, and energy-efficient cooling solutions) that support continuous operations.

+ Coordinate closely with electrical, structural, fire protection, and architectural disciplines, working in conjunction with project managers to deliver fully integrated and coordinated design packages.

+ Support client engagement related to project delivery, performance requirements, and repeat business, particularly for technically complex facilities.

+ Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports, and presentation materials, incorporating sustainability, energy efficiency, and resilience principles aligned with data center operational goals.

+ Present technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, including internal teams and clients.

+ Participate in local professional associations and stay informed of evolving mission-critical and data center design trends.

** The Skills*
* + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering required.

+ Minimum 2 years of professional experience designing building HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic components; experience with mission-critical facilities, data centers, or hospitals is preferred.

+ Working knowledge of high-reliability environments, including cooling system redundancy, capacity planning, and operational considerations (preferred).

+ Proficiency in Revit MEP.

+ Familiarity with relevant codes and standards, including IMC, IECC / ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 170, LEED energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality, and NFPA.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-based environment.

+ Confident presentation skills when engaging with colleagues and clients at all levels.

+ Ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple work streams, and maintain strong organizational skills in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

** 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…