Plumbing Leader

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

Our San Francisco office is looking to add a Plumbing Leader to our multi-disciplinary buildings engineering team. In this leadership role we are looking for a candidate who can manage multidisciplinary projects, lead delivery of high-quality work, build strong client relationships, and actively in develop and mentor our engineers. We also anticipate this person will provide internal leadership within our Plumbing team.

You should have extensive design experience with plumbing systems in buildings including sustainable, low carbon, innovative approaches demonstrated on projects. Base skills to include expertise in domestic cold-water system, water treatment, domestic hot water systems, sanitary drainage and vent systems, storm drainage systems, pumping systems, natural gas distribution systems, special fire suppression systems (gaseous, water mist), acid waste and vent systems and specialty lab gas systems.

The Opportunity

• Providing leadership to the plumbing team, including building a climate of quality, trust and openness.
  
• Leading plumbing engineering design on projects including fulfillment of responsible charge responsibilities.
• Providing multi-disciplinary leadership for project team, collaborating with clients to represent all disciplines of the firm.
  
• Delivering high-quality engineering work to achieve internal project goals (profit, etc.)
  
• Developing/maintaining excellent client relationships
  
• Leading and supervising staff on a variety of projects, including healthcare but additionally in rail, aviation, commercial, science and industry, including decarbonization efforts
  
• Attending client facing and OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings
  
• Participating in local Professional Associations including ASPE
  
• Participating in project pursuits, including reviewing and preparing proposals or scoping documents
  
• Fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence and inclusiveness
  
• Coaching and assisting in skill development of individual

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering
• 10 years or more of proven experience designing building HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic system components
  
• Professional US Engineering License or equivalent US Certified accreditation for plumbing discipline.
• Experience leading project teams on medium to large scale projects
  
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work, and organize within our constantly evolving work environment
  
• Experience with 3D BIM / CAD software such AutoCAD MEP or Revit MEP or at a minimum be proficient in mapping out the BIM process from a multi-disciplinary standpoint
• Familiarity with the importance of clash detection, multi-disciplinary planning and assessing the quality of a model by using tools such as Navisworks or BIM 360
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
  
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels

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 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.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job performed in San Francisco is $147,0000 to $186,000. Benefits are not included in the base salary range. Summary of benefits are included in this posting with details provided to applicants at the time of interview. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of California 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 a protected veteran, or disability.

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