Tunnel Ventilation Lead

Job Duties

• Manage day-to-day operations and project delivery as a senior leader within the New York tunnel ventilation team.

• Provide technical leadership in the analysis and design of ventilation and fire life safety systems for transit, highway, and industrial facilities.

• Direct the delivery of technical content to promote quality, excellence, and commercially successful outcomes.

• Support revenue generation initiatives to ensure all staff members maintain established billable targets.

• Lead and guide multidisciplinary teams on complex technical issues related to fluid flow and heat transfer.

• Serve as a client-facing project manager responsible for oversight of project finances and commercial results.

• Partner with business leaders across Highways, Rail, Water, and Energy sectors to advance regional growth strategies.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and strategic client relationships to expand Arup’s service engagement.

• Oversee the design optimization process using 1D and 3D (CFD) numerical modelling tools.

• Facilitate skills transfer regarding commercial project management and technical excellence to junior staff.

Requirements

• Apply in-depth understanding of fluid flow, heat, and mass transfer governing equations to complex infrastructure projects.

• Utilize 12 years of progressive experience in tunnel ventilation system design, commissioning, and construction services.

• Navigate current regulatory requirements including NFPA 130 and NFPA 502 for underground spaces.

• Operate specialized software including SES, CFD, and Parallel/Grid Computing on Windows or Linux platforms.

• Manage project schedules and resources using standard MS Office applications, MS Project, or Primavera.

• Execute technical leadership focused on sustainability, EDI, and Health, Safety, and Wellness.

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of OSHA safety programs and Fire and Life Safety Codes.

• Plan, prioritize, and lead design delivery teams in a fast-paced, corporate environment.

• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders through high-level presentations and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Maintain a Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York or New Jersey.

• Possess a track record of published work in technical journals or at industry conferences.

• Achieve or demonstrate the capability to become an accredited Arup Project Manager.