Mechanical Engineering Leader

Joining Arup

At Arup, we're dedicated to sustainable development and to doing socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible through curiosity and creativity. We're a thriving and growing organization that offers countless opportunities to shape a better world and your future.

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineering Leader to join our Vancouver office, helping establish and grow our mechanical engineering presence across British Columbia and Western Canada. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced engineer who combines technical excellence, client leadership, business development, and team-building capabilities. You will play a key role in expanding Arup's presence in the Vancouver market while supporting multidisciplinary project delivery across Canada and North America.

The Opportunity

• Provide leadership for mechanical engineering projects and multidisciplinary project teams, serving as Project Manager and, where appropriate, Project Director.
• Lead complex building projects with a focus on healthcare, science and laboratory facilities, transportation, aviation, data centers, pharmaceutical, and other complex institutional developments.
• Support the continued growth of Arup's Vancouver office through client engagement, business development, and market expansion initiatives across British Columbia.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, collaborators, contractors, architects, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead proposal development, participate in pursuits, and support contract negotiations to secure new work opportunities.
• Monitor project financial performance, budgets, schedules, and risk management measures to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Mentor and develop mechanical engineering staff while fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Represent Arup at industry events, professional associations, and client-facing engagements throughout the region.
• Support strategic growth initiatives across Western Canada while collaborating with teams in Calgary, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other North American offices.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia, or ability to obtain registration shortly after joining.
• 15+ years of experience designing HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic systems, for complex building projects — or a demonstrably equivalent depth of experience on complex building projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical engineering teams and multidisciplinary projects on medium- to large-scale developments.
• Extensive experience in one or more priority sectors including healthcare, science and laboratory facilities, data centers, transportation, aviation, pharmaceutical, or other complex institutional projects.
• Strong project management experience with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic, client-focused environment.
• Proven success in business development, client relationship management, proposal strategy, and winning new work.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience with BIM and digital delivery platforms including Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks, BIM 360, or similar tools.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets, financial performance, contracts, and project risks.
• Demonstrated passion for sustainable development and alignment with Arup's values and mission.

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 join 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. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. 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 GRRSP 5% 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.

Vancouver Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Vancouver is $185,000 to $220,000 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 Vancouver will differ.