Tunnel Ventilation, Mechanical Engineer/Designer (EIT) - #196854

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Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Tunnel ventilation engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Tunnel Ventilation Leads and assisting in all aspects of Tunnel Ventilation System analysis, design, review, modeling, drawing, reporting, and testing. The successful candidate will receive training and guidance for design and calculation/simulation of fire ventilation systems and building mechanical systems within the transit sector, and the related/applicable codes and standards. Working knowledge of fire modeling software, Subway Environment Simulation (SES) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations is required. Knowledge of Building Mechanical design and experience with AutoCAD/Revit would be an asset.

Role accountabilities:

Tunnel Ventilation:

• Create Subway Environment Simulation (SES) models for normal operations, congested operations, maintenance operations and emergency operations; Post-process, analyze, summarize, and report on SES simulation results
• Create Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models for fire/smoke simulations and smoke dispersion analysis; Post-process, analyze, summarize, and report on CFD simulation results
• Assist in design development, design review, and sizing of fire ventilation and life safety systems within underground and/or enclosed transit infrastructure
• Development of plans and specifications, and perform design calculations, for the design of fire ventilation systems which meet project requirements and all applicable/governing codes and standards
• Preparation of technical reports, which may include topics such as feasibility studies, design criteria, concept designs, and CFD simulations
• Coordination meetings and discussions with various disciplines and/or clients; Build good relationships with clients and various stakeholders, maintaining regular industry liaison
• Perform project management tasks and responsibilities to track and forecast project progress, schedule, and deliverables
• Assist in preparation of proposal and bid stage documents, and business development activities
• Provide support at all stages of fire ventilation design, from reference, concept, preliminary, and final design plans, to specifications, estimates, and equipment selection
• Efforts made to stay current with latest changes and updates within fire ventilation design codes, standards, best practices, and innovations; Expand existing knowledge and research within fire ventilation discipline through reading and/or contributing to engineering publications such as journals and articles, and through attendance of symposiums and conferences
• Maintain membership in good standing with relevant professional institutions related to your designation(s)
  
  

Building Mechanical:

• Design development, design review, and sizing of plumbing, drainage, HVAC, and fire protection systems within underground and/or enclosed transit infrastructure
• Development of plans and specifications, and perform design calculations, for building mechanical systems which meet project requirements and all applicable/governing codes and standards
• Create and revise building mechanical system drawings in Revit and/or AutoCAD which meet project BIM standards
• Preparation of building mechanical system technical reports, which may include topics such as feasibility studies, design criteria, concept designs, and mechanical design descriptions/summaries
• Coordination meetings and discussions with various project disciplines for building mechanical systems design development
• Assist in preparation of proposal and bid stage documents, and business development activities
• Efforts made to stay current with latest changes and updates with building mechanical systems codes, standards, best practices, and innovations; Expand existing knowledge of building mechanical systems through reading and/or research of upcoming new and improved building mechanical units and processes
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Working knowledge of Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS), Subway Environment Simulation (SES)
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferably major in Thermodynamics)
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as an Engineer-in-Training
• Experience in the design, modeling, and analysis of fire ventilation systems for underground or enclosed transit system infrastructure, or equivalent experience would be an asset
• Experience in plumbing, drainage, HVAC, fire protection, building code, train control, and power distribution systems would be an asset
• AutoCAD, Revit, or MicroStation would be an asset
• Fundamental technical engineering knowledge
• Numerical modeling capabilities with strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Able to work alone or within a team environment under minimum supervision
• Time management skills; Able to prioritize tasks, estimate task durations, and adapt to changes to meet submission deadlines
• Basic project management skills to understand and achieve quality, cost and timeline goals
• Python and Excel VBA experience would be an asset
  
  

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $56,000 - $84,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.