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Arup Associate Principal, Mechanical or Electrical Engineer in New York, New York
ReqID: NEW000222
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an Associate Principal, Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to join our growing multi-disciplinary team in New York (or New Jersey with flexibility to support the NY market).
This strategic hire is part of our long-term growth plan and will help strengthen our market-facing capabilities in the region. You will be responsible for contributing to business development efforts including attending industry networking events, leading bid submissions, speaking at conferences, representing Arup at interviews and managing key client relationships.
You will be part of a go-to-market group of senior SMEP staff supported by the Regional Business Leaders and the Marketing staff in New York. Being a part of the work-winning team will give you the opportunity to grow within the organization and rise in leadership.
This role will require collaboration across disciplines on challenging and meaningful projects, bringing the best of Global Arup to the local New York market.
With Arup’s flexible working policy, we expect our leaders to lead by example—being visible and accessible in the office to support our junior team members and foster a culture of curiosity and excellence.
We seek a candidate who brings:
An established client portfolio in the New York market
Broad sector experience, including:
Commercial Real Estate (office, hotel and residential)
Museums and Galleries
Higher Education Science Buildings
Government Property
Proven leadership and work winning capabilities.
The ability to settle into a senior role and build trust quickly
The skills:
Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
Experience preparing proposals and bid submissions.
Experience negotiating contracts, terms, and conditions aligned with commercial objectives.
Proven ability to identify and win new projects aligned with strategic goals.
Ability to identify and mitigate technical, regulatory, and contractual risks.
Financial acumen in monitoring budgets, expenses, and project performance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineer license and NCEES certification.
LEED Accreditation preferred
Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). 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. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available
New York / New Jersey Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in NY/NJ is $171,000 to $240,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of NY/NJ will differ.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at.
Our Application Process
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.
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