Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, advisors and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigor to shape a better world.

We are seeking Facade Access & Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) Engineers/Consultants to join our multi-disciplinary teams. This role could be located in any of our regional offices, though much of the project work will focus on major city centers. This individual will be responsible for the detailing of facades, access and maintenance/ BMU systems, running related analyses, materials and systems research, and coordinating project work with the team. Must be collaborative, creative, diligent and professional with attentiveness to client communication. You will use your talent and experience to dovetail façade engineering into multidisciplinary design projects while learning and continuing to develop your career. Your work will span across a variety of projects, from historic landmarked buildings to high-performing new developments and one-off special structures. Our project portfolio includes arts and culture, educational facilities, healthcare, transportation/aviation, and commercial projects. Recent projects include Columbia Business School, Bloomberg Center on Roosevelt Island (net-zero), Solar Carve, Capital One Performing Arts Center, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harvard Art Museum, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Northeastern University ISEC.

Responsibilities:

• Develop façade access and maintenance concepts/ideas – sketching, reports, sketchbooks for discussion with Architects and clients;

• Produce details and drawings using various 2D and 3D CAD and graphics packages;

• Produce drawings, specifications and technical reports for bid

• Perform technical reviews of bids, shop drawings and construction administration submittals to ensure air, water, thermal, seismic, acoustic and structural performance and adequacy of and coordination with all access and maintenance systems;

• Witnessing performance mockup testing of façade and BMU / access systems;

• Carrying out factory visits, site inspections and preparing associated technical reports;

• Undertake façade design and related structural and thermal calculations with various materials, including glass, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, stone and precast concrete;

• Coordinating work with other building professionals; and with Arup’s Façade access and maintenance members globally;

• Lead and manage projects, including preparation of proposals and delivery of quality work;

• Communicating with clients to establish their needs, and maintaining a dialogue throughout the project;

• Ability to present capabilities to clients, develop and maintain key client relationships;

  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Architectural/Structural/Mechanical Engineering;

• A minimum 6 years of experience in the façade consulting, facade maintenance and access/ BMU industry with emphasis on specific BMU experience;

• Technical and design skills to communicate thoughts and ideas related to building envelope design and detailing as related to access and maintenance systems;

• Experience with a variety of systems and materials;

• Understanding of key façade access system criteria

• Familiarity with building codes; USA, Canada and other regions

• Experience with structural and thermal analysis packages;

• Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal);

• Ability to balance priorities on differing projects;

• Ability to develop and maintain successful client relationships;

• Planning and organizational skills

  
  

NYC hiring range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York City is $98,400 – $133,000 per year. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of NYC will differ.

Benefits that 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. 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.

Arup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of national origin, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or other status protected by law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at americasbenefits@arup.com.

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