Joining Arup
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are looking for a Fluids Analyst with a keen interest in computational fluid dynamics modelling and wind engineering to join our team. This position will be with the Environmental and Building Physics team in Toronto, ON, a center of excellence for technical innovation in the built environment. We employ cutting-edge technologies and methods to advance Arup into new markets which usher in a safer, healthier, sustainable, and resilient future. We are a multi-disciplinary team with deep technical expertise and a passion for increasing the resilience of communities. Our team’s expertise is centered on the assessment of how large scale and long-term climatic factors translate to human scale impacts in the built environment. A large proportion of our work focusses on the design of urban spaces to improve livability and assessment of wind impacts on structures. However, we also use our core skills to support Arup in a diverse range of areas, such as the control of indoor thermal environments and the design of hydraulic structures, modelling the dispersion of pollutants, and assessing the impact of train slipstreams. Our team has expertise in structural dynamics, stress analysis, wind engineering, and fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
The Opportunity
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Use analytical and numerical methods such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and dynamic thermal modelling to solve our clients’ most difficult challenges.
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Perform and report wind engineering studies to determine structural wind loads, pedestrian comfort, urban heat island, and microclimate characteristics.
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Conduct studies to understand the risk posed by natural hazards and the physical threat of climate change.
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Collaborate with other engineers and consultants on innovative buildings and infrastructure projects.
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Work on defined tasks under the supervision of a senior engineer.
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We encourage candidates who have interest/proficiency in any of the following:
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Computational fluid dynamics and fluid mechanics
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Wind engineering and pedestrian wind comfort
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Building physics and microclimate analysis
Is this role right for you?
Required
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Minimum of a 4-year bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on fluid mechanics or wind engineering.
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Fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics.
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Basic understanding of computer programming and/or coding experience.
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Interest in the built environment and the design of sustainable infrastructure.
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Must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
Preferred:
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Cover letter included in application submission.
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Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.
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A master’s degree or PhD in engineering is desirable but not required.
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Proficiency in OpenFOAM and/or Ansys computational fluid dynamics software.
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Experience or familiarity with the built environment, i.e. buildings, transportation infrastructure, and other civil infrastructure.
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 our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.
The Benefits – 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 that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). 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 401(k) plan with up to 10% 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
Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $85,000 to $95,000 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 Toronto will differ.
Life at Arup – Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
Our application process
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
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