Mechanical Engineer

at  Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer in Toronto to enhance our buildings mechanical team in Canada. You would work on complex, innovative and sustainable institutional, commercial and transportation projects. You would be working collaboratively on projects across Canada, and even the globe. In Arup we have worked hard to set ourselves up in a way to empower collaboration across boundaries. in addition to a highly recognizable Canadian projects such as YU New Engineering School, U of T New Medicinal Chemistry Building, McGill New Vic, Billy Bishop Tunnel, New Champlain Bridge or Finch LRT, our Canadian engineers worked on global projects like Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Mexico City Airport, Riyadh Metro or Kaiser Permanente hospital in LA. If you see yourself ready for the next step in your career, accelerating your technical growth and multidisciplinary acumen - join us!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for sustainability and some experience with Sustainable, Low Carbon, Net Zero and innovative strategies on projects
• Familiarity with energy modeling and computer modeling related to building physics.
• Understanding of passive design systems that influence mechanical requirements.
• Experience with engineering analysis and energy modeling including whole building energy analysis an asset
• Experience with load analysis software for calculations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
• The ability to prioritize effectively, manage deadlines and apply organization skills required for our rapidly changing environment
• Good writing skills for internal and external purposes to communicate mechanical systems design concepts and strategies
• Confidence in presenting technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by technical and non-technical audiences.

• Be part of a team designing mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems from conceptual design through construction administration
• Perform building heating, cooling and ventilation calculations and HVAC load analysis for sizing mechanical HVAC systems
• Perform plumbing & drainage calculations for sizing plumbing & drainage systems
• Design the plant rooms and distribution (i.e. duct and hydronic piping systems)
• Size and select mechanical HVAC and plumbing equipment (i.e., air handlers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, etc.)
• Participate in the preparation of contract documents detailing the mechanical system designs, and technical design briefs
• Coordinate work with architects, contractors, and equipment suppliers
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines delivering a holistic and outcome driven results on projects.
• Participate in in-house training and development for mechanical systems design, including advanced sustainability design related to building systems