Arup · 1 day ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $148K/yr
6+ years expArup is a global company recognized for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and implement mechanical systems for mission-critical data center projects in the New York metro area, addressing challenges related to energy efficiency and operational reliability.
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Responsibilities
Lead mechanical engineering design for mission-critical data center projects, including chilled-water and DX cooling systems, airside distribution, CRAH/CRAC configurations, thermal management strategies, and high-efficiency hydronic plant systems
Deliver resilient designs tailored to dense urban environments, addressing space constraints, noise and vibration, redundancy requirements, constructability, and phased build-outs
Coordinate closely with electrical, ICT, structural, fire/life safety, and commissioning teams—as well as project managers—to deliver fully integrated, scalable, and highly available data center solutions
Assist, supervise, and mentor junior engineers; provide timely feedback, recognition, and technical guidance to support a high-performance engineering culture
Maintain strong client relationships with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center clients, supporting successful delivery, repeat work, and long-term partnerships
Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports, basis-of-design documents, and presentation materials that align with NYC and Northeast codes, utility requirements, and industry standards (ASHRAE TC 9.9, Uptime Institute, etc.)
Present technical material to both technical and non-technical audiences through design workshops, client reviews, regulatory discussions, and internal knowledge-sharing forums
Participate in local and national mission-critical and data center organizations to stay current with evolving technologies, codes, and market trends
Own quality standards, risk identification, commercial performance, and client engagement for assigned projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering required
Minimum 6 years of professional experience designing HVAC systems, with 2–3+ years focused on data center or mission-critical facilities, including cooling plant design, redundancy planning, thermal modeling, and airside/hydronic systems
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines in fast-paced project environments
Confident presenter with strong commercial and financial awareness
Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Preferred
Experience working within New York City and Northeast regulatory environments strongly preferred
Proficiency in Revit MEP; experience with CFD modeling, load calculations, and mechanical system analysis is a plus
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred; data-center-specific certifications or coursework (Uptime, ASHRAE, DCEP, etc.) are a plus
Benefits
Health and welfare security
Paid time off for rest and renewal
Global profit share scheme
Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually)
401(k) plan with up to 10% company match
Flexible arrangements
Company
Arup
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services.
10001+ employees
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