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Arup · 8 hours ago

Associate Principal, Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager

Arup is a global firm that has been shaping a better world for over 75 years. They are seeking an Associate Principal, Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager to lead mechanical design and coordination for various projects while contributing to business development and mentoring junior staff.

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Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design and coordination for a variety of projects, including healthcare, academic buildings, institutional and government buildings, museums, laboratories, commercial offices, and mission critical facilities
Contribute to business development efforts
Lead projects as a PM and mentor junior staff
Help grow the office both in terms of staff and revenue
Provide technical support, identify key staffing needs, and take responsibility for both the technical and financial success of your projects
Collaborate across disciplines on challenging and meaningful projects
Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions aligned with commercial objectives
Identify and win new projects aligned with strategic goals
Prepare proposals and bid submissions
Identify and mitigate technical, regulatory, and contractual risks
Monitor budgets, expenses, and project performance
Implement quality control and risk management practices
Identify staffing needs and participate in recruitment and hiring
Mentor and develop team members

Qualification

Mechanical engineering designProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseProject managementBusiness developmentClient relationship managementSustainability goalsFinancial acumenProposal preparationRisk managementStaffing needs identificationContract negotiationLow-carbon design strategiesMentoring capabilities

Required

10–15 years of mechanical engineering design experience, ideally in complex MEP systems
Professional Engineer (PE) license, ideally in the State of New York
Experience managing large-scale projects from start to finish, with exposure to full lifecycle delivery
A strong presence in the New York market, with familiarity with local codes, clients, and project delivery
Broad sector experience, including: Property (large-scale), Healthcare, Central plant (preferred but not required), Data centers / SIT (a plus)
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities
Ability to settle into a senior role and build trust quickly
Minimum 10 years of related experience with a consistent record of mechanical system design for buildings, incorporating sustainability goals
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
PE required; experienced engineer of record preferred
Experience negotiating contracts, terms, and conditions aligned with commercial objectives
Proven ability to identify and win new projects aligned with strategic goals
Strong client relationship management and business development skills
Experience preparing proposals and bid submissions
Ability to identify and mitigate technical, regulatory, and contractual risks
Focus on low-carbon and zero-energy design strategies
Financial acumen in monitoring budgets, expenses, and project performance
Implementation of quality control and risk management practices
Experience identifying staffing needs and participating in recruitment and hiring
Commitment to mentoring and career development of team members

Preferred

NCEES certification
LEED Accreditation, WELL Certification, or ASHRAE BXCP Certification
LEED AP BD+C

Benefits

Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
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.

Company

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services.

H1B Sponsorship

Arup has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (74)
2024 (42)
2023 (30)
2022 (42)
2021 (24)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Carolyn Poirier
Chief Financial Officer Americas Region | Principal
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Don Stewart
CFO
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