Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings Engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of innovative, sustainable, and technically complex building projects across commercial, institutional, healthcare, civic, transportation, industrial, and mixed-use sectors. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers, and clients to develop high-quality mechanical building systems that enhance occupant comfort, operational performance, and energy efficiency.
The successful candidate will support projects through all phases of design and construction, applying sound engineering principles, technical expertise, and a commitment to sustainable outcomes.
Role accountabilities:
- Design and develop mechanical building systems including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection, and building automation systems.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection.
- Develop mechanical designs using Revit, AutoCAD, and other engineering software tools.
- Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, electrical, and civil disciplines.
- Participate in project planning, design reviews, quality assurance processes, and technical coordination meetings.
- Support site investigations, condition assessments, and field reviews during construction.
- Review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submissions for technical compliance.
- Assist in energy modelling, sustainable design initiatives, and decarbonization strategies.
- Contribute to the preparation of proposals, technical presentations, and client deliverables.
- Support project managers in managing scope, schedule, budget, and project risks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Stay current with applicable building codes, industry standards, and emerging technologies.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
- 4-8 years of experience in mechanical engineering design for buildings or infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility to obtain registration within a reasonable timeframe.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building mechanical systems.
- Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with load calculation and energy modelling software.
- Understanding of applicable building codes, standards, and industry best practices.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and client relationship skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
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 $80,000 - $120,000. 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.
