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Joining Arup
Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join one of our east coast offices with a focus on data center project delivery. This role involves leading electrical engineering design, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and managing project execution to meet client goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, project management experience, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines in fast-paced environments.
The opportunity
Lead electrical design efforts for data center projects, ensuring adherence to client requirements and industry standards.
Coordinate with multiple disciplines to achieve seamless project integration and deliverables.
Manage project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables in collaboration with project managers and clients.
Present technical material clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Prepare and review work assignments, providing guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
Deliver timely feedback and foster professional development within the team.
Stay current with industry trends, methodologies, and best practices, especially related to data center electrical systems and digital integration.
Support construction phase activities, including submittal review, RFIs, and site visits as needed.
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 electrical engineering; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 6 years of professional electrical engineering experience with a focus on data center projects.
Professional Engineering (PE) license in the US required or the ability to obtain within one year of joining Arup.
Strong knowledge of US codes, standards, and data center electrical system design.
Proficient in 3D BIM tools, particularly Revit MEP, with hands-on project experience.
Experience with electrical analysis software such as ETab, PowerTools and AmpCalc preferred.
Experience with the design of Medium Voltage (MV) distribution systems, including cable sizing, duct banks, switchgear, transformers, and protective relays.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with clients.
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 financial 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 Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York is $114,350 to $138,600 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 New York 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, neuro@type 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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.
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