Principal Engineer / Technical Discipline Leader - Mechanical (ANA Water)

Overview

Lead HVAC, plumbing & fire protection design team for North American water projects.

Key Responsibilities

• project scheduling
• budget management
• hvac design
• fire design
• code compliance
• team leadership

Tasks

-Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables. -Liaising with the lead region to demonstrate an understanding of scope, knowledge, and experience to provide innovative design solutions as per best engineering practices. -Building a profile in the industry and keeping up to date with innovations and developments. -Delivery of allocated technical assignments including authoring HVAC system, Fire Strategy, Fire System design including detection, alarm and hydrants. The sprinkler and gaseous system design experience will be added advantage. -Will work along with other cross disciplines such as architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, instrumentation/controls engineers, and process design engineers. -Manage, mentor, and develop a engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance. -Collaborate with architects, civil, electrical, and structural teams to integrate systems effectively. -Undertake HVAC system, fire system and plumbing design for North America and international projects with a good understanding of regulatory requirements and relevant standards. -Ensure compliance with local, national, and international codes (ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, etc.) -Champion the adoption of innovative technologies, best practices, and engineering standards within the team and across projects. -Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• navisworks
• hap
• mechanical engineering
• 15+ years

What You Bring

-Knowledge of international codes, standards and practices related to USA water industry is preferable. -Experience specifically for municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater facilities preferred. -Compliance with the Arcadis Health and Safety standards. -Must have previously worked during various phases of the project cycle from feasibility to commissioning of HVAC systems. -Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment and bring value from assimilated wider knowledge of other disciplines. -Knowledge of Auto CAD MEP, MEP Revit, Navisworks is a must. Other industry software for Heat Load calculations is preferable viz. HAP. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university. -Ability to design HVAC (using HAP, IES, ventilation calculations, pressure drop calculations of ducts and pipes, selection of equipment), Fire Protection and Plumbing systems independently. -Minimum 15 years’ experience as HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Protection (providing design expertise and leading projects). -Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language, with good report writing, analytical and computer skills. -Ability to prepare and check general specifications, mechanical specifications, contract documents etc. -An out of the box thinker with the ability to deliver under pressure -Strong understanding of plumbing and fire protection design and systems including natural and propane gas sizing, compressed air system, chemical laboratory systems, special fire suppression systems and sump/sewage pump systems design. -Possess strong technical background and capability to design HVAC systems for large Industries. -Functional area expert, capable of leading a HVAC, Plumbing and FPS discipline team, delivering multiple discipline complex projects. -Hydraulic analysis software for sprinkler and standpipe systems like HASS or similar.

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About Arcadis

-Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse. -Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide. -Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics. -Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence. -Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

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