Senior Mechanical Engineer (Healthcare)

About the role

The West Coast healthcare team at Arup is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team based in San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Oakland. This role offers the opportunity to lead mechanical engineering designs and provide multi-disciplinary design leadership on healthcare and other projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading mechanical engineering designs and providing multi-disciplinary design leadership on projects.
• Design of mechanical systems including complete airside systems, heating and cooling hydronic plant systems, specialty exhaust systems, and steam systems.
• Working in collaboration with different stakeholders and code officials such as HCAi to deliver integrated projects through construction.
• Coordinating with multiple disciplines and working in conjunction with project managers to deliver comprehensive and coordinated design deliverables.
• Assisting, supervising or mentoring team members and delivering timely feedback and recognition to others.
• Maintain strong client relations as it pertains to project delivery and repeat business.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports and presentation materials and incorporate sustainable design methods in buildings.
• Presenting technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participating in local Professional Associations.
• Responsible for quality standards, commercial metrics, and client relations for projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering.
• 8 or more years of professional experience designing and building HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic system components, including experience working on hospital projects.
• AutoCAD and Revit MEP proficiency.
• Familiarity with codes and standards, specifically CMC, OSHPD, IECC/ASHRAE 90.1, FGI/ASHRAE 170, LEED energy efficiency and indoor quality and NFPA.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work.
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels and commercial/financial awareness.
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment.

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineering License in US.
• LEED Accreditation or WELL Certification.
• Engineering analysis and energy modeling experience including whole building energy analysis, façade thermal analysis, and airflow modeling.

Benefits

At Arup, we offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that includes health and welfare security, paid time off, and a profit share scheme. Flexible working options are also available.