Electrical Engineering Leader
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Leader in our East Geography (based in either New York, Newark, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago) to support our project technical leadership team. The successful candidate will be client-facing, technical lead, and project manager, assisting and leading teams. The person will possess core engineering skills to lead and implement strategies, with responsibilities as a project discipline lead and/or project manager.
Notable projects
For over seven decades Arup has been at the forefront of the most bold and innovative design and engineering. From concert halls, museums, aviation terminals, rail systems, commercial / residential properties, mission critical and higher education facilities to renewable energy systems, we continue to add to that history every day.
The opportunity
- Lead electrical engineering design and deliver high-quality engineering design and construction support on projects.
- Manage team members on a variety of projects in Mission Critical facilities including data centers, Aviation Terminals, and Commercial / Residential Buildings.
- Review and prepare proposals and scoping documents and participate in bid opportunities.
- Provide leadership for the project teams and manage client goals and expectations.
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 to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Minimum 12 years of electrical engineering and project management experience.
- Expertise in electrical engineering and familiarity with how this integrates with emerging industry trends/offerings around digital/intelligent facilities.
- Experience in leading large-scale projects and delivering successful quality outcomes and forging lasting client relationships.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing people and working in a collaborative environment.
- Track-record of building and managing successful relationships with client organizations.
- Appropriate and recognized Professional Qualification – PE (in relevant US states).
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 is 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.
Chicago Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Chicago is $150,000 to $175,000 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 Chicago 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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
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