Senior Mechanical Engineer - AECOM

**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** **AECOM is seeking a Sr Mechanical Engineer to be based in Columbus, Ohio.** The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for working on various designs of high-performance buildings across multiple sectors, including Corporate Workplace and Commercial buildings, Federal Civilian and DoD, Healthcare, Mission Critical, Justice, Logistics, and Higher Education projects. The Senior Mechanical Engineer should have the ability to work independently and fulfill design requirements for both small and large projects. The ideal candidate will take the discipline lead on projects involving new facilities, as well as the renovation, modernization, and repurposing of existing buildings. They should possess excellent organizational skills, demonstrate critical thinking, promptly identify issues, and contribute to finding solutions. **Responsibilities:** + Be proficient in all aspects of mechanical system design, including HVAC, for projects of all sizes, leading junior engineers in engineering design development and professional growth. + Assist in proposal preparation in conjunction with the senior leadership of the office, write reports for internal and external purposes based on findings, and work cooperatively with managers and other employees to achieve the company's mission. + Ensure discipline plans meet overall project team requirements for project scope and schedule, staying current on codes and technologies relevant to the mechanical (HVAC) discipline. + Handle engineering design (HVAC) from concept through construction administration, conducting research, developing, designing, and specifying mechanical systems, equipment, components, and materials, applying principles and techniques of mechanical engineering. + Organize and conduct site visits to collect data and evaluate mechanical systems, equipment, components, and materials for projects. + Complete assigned engineering and design tasks in accordance with client-specified criteria and applicable codes and standards, review junior team members' work for quality and training requirements. + Coordinate with multiple disciplines and act as the lead mechanical engineer to ensure projects are delivered within budget and on schedule, while managing the mechanical team, including HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing. + Ensure conformance with standards, established design practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction. + Review and approve shop drawings and attend client meetings during the construction administration phase. + Mentor and guide junior engineering staff, fostering professional growth and skill development. + Evaluate team members' technical abilities and provide constructive feedback to address skill gaps. + Develop tailored training plans and encourage knowledge-sharing to enhance overall team competency. **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program or related field +8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. + Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and PE license **Preferred Qualifications:** + 12+ years of mechanical engineering experience within a consulting or design-build firm. + Knowledge and experience with ASHRAE standards, IPC, IMC, and IECC codes. + Proficient in all conventional aspects of mechanical engineering and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard mechanical engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. + Experience in the following markets: federal, healthcare, laboratory, and corporate commercial/mixed use. + Experience with LEED and sustainable design projects. + Documented experience in aesthetically challenging designs with high profile architecture firms. + Analyze equipment energy use for optimizing systems. + Ability to work on and lead multiple projects concurrently. + Excellent communication skills: articulate, assertive, and confident. + Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills. + Project-related travel may occasionally be required for this position **Additional Information** + Sponsorship is not available for this role. Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $145,000.00 - $185,000.00. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10120059 **Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Engineering **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc