Tunnel Ventilation Leader

About the role

The Mechanical Tunnel Ventilation Leader will join Arup's leadership team in New York, focusing on project delivery and thought leadership. They will work closely with the Transportation Portfolio Leader and other business leaders to develop new client relationships and generate revenue.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a deep understanding and 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 the willingness to register in other states if needed, as well as being capable of becoming an accredited Arup Project Manager.
• Publishations in technical journals or conferences.
• Broad tunnel ventilation skills and expertise 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 15 years of progressive validated experience in Tunnel Ventilation System design.
• Proven track record in the application of fluid flow, heat, and mass transfer governing equations.
• Knowledge of current regulatory requirements for tunnel ventilation and fire safety, including NFPA 130 and NFPA 502.
• Professional Engineer license in New York or New Jersey, with the willingness to register in other states if needed.
• Publications in technical journals or conferences.
• Broad tunnel ventilation skills and expertise in all technical areas, including sustainability, EDI and Health, Safety and Wellness.
• Experience as a client facing project manager with successful completion of tunnel ventilation projects, including direct management of project’s commercial outcomes.
• Specialism in road, rail or other types of tunnels, with a solid understanding of site safety, construction safety, OSHA safety programs, and Fire and Life Safety Codes.
• Understanding of technical issues impacting 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 for a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivation, proactivity, and willingness to tackle new challenges.
• Proficiency with relevant software tools such as SES, CFD, Parallel and Grid Computing, MS Office, and MS Project or Primavera.

Skills

• Strong technical skills in tunnel ventilation system design.
• Experience in project management and commercial outcomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for tunnel ventilation and fire safety.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools.

Benefits

Arup offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
• Health and welfare security.
• Learning opportunities.
• Opportunities to have an impact through the work done.
• Flexible working options.
• Profit share scheme.
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match.