Neil Muir
About Neil Muir
Neil Muir is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Arup in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with extensive experience in engineering roles and a strong educational background from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
Current Position at Arup
Neil Muir currently holds the title of Senior Mechanical Engineer at Arup in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He began this role in 2021. In this capacity, Neil brings his mechanical engineering expertise to a wide range of projects, contributing to the firm’s mission of shaping a better world through sustainable development.
Past Work at Urban Design Forum
Neil Muir was a 2020 Forefront Fellow at Urban Design Forum in the New York City Metropolitan Area. His fellowship lasted from 2020 to 2021. During this period, he engaged in various urban development initiatives aimed at fostering innovative design solutions to address critical urban challenges.
Experience at Arup
Neil Muir's tenure at Arup spans several roles, demonstrating his growth within the company. From 2016 to 2018, Neil worked as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in the Greater New York City Area. He then advanced to the position of Mechanical Engineer, holding this role from 2018 to 2021 before ascending to his current senior role.
Internships at NYC DEP
Neil Muir gained practical engineering experience as an intern with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. He served as a Mechanical In-House Design Intern in 2016 for four months and as a Mechanical In-House Design Summer Intern in 2015 for two months. These roles offered him valuable insights into the public sector’s approach to environmental protection and mechanical design.
Educational Background
Neil Muir attended The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, where he earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor's degree at the same institution from 2010 to 2014. He also attended Uniondale High School from 2006 to 2010.