Mechanical Engineer

AECOM

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • $130,000-145,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Company DescriptionWork 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 DescriptionAECOM's Mechanical Engineering group is seeking a dynamic, talented Mechanical Engineer for immediate employment to be based out of our Virginia Beach, VA location.The appropriate qualified applicant will be able serve as a senior technical resource and technical advisor for the mechanical engineering team and assisting the department director in an administrative capacity. This role will also work closely with other departments from the AECOM project team/office, including civil, building engineering, architecture, geotechnical, traffic engineers, Federal team, landscape architects, and surveyors to provide value and partner in project opportunities.This position offers a unique opportunity to work within an established and successful group that offers a diverse range of technical challenges and career development opportunities.The job responsibilities for the position will include, but may not be limited to, the following:
  • Serving as a senior technical resource and technical advisor for the mechanical engineering team and assisting the department director in an administrative capacity.
  • Providing specialized technical input to studies and design assessments for benefit of clients or team.
  • Developing study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
  • Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
  • Prepares technical specification sections.
  • Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
  • Coordinate scope, schedule, budget in working with project managers and other senior level team members.
  • Mentoring and providing guidance to junior level staff to assist their professional and technical development.
  • Reviewing permitting agency/engineering standards and regulations necessary to develop proper project design and permitting applications.
  • Work closely with other departments from the AECOM project team/office, including civil, building engineering, architecture, geotechnical, traffic engineers, Federal team, landscape architects, and surveyors to provide value and partner in project opportunities.
  • Participating and supporting site field investigations and construction related activities.
  • Assisting department director with personnel interviews and resume` evaluations.
  • Assisting department director with recruiting (career fairs, etc.).
  • Assisting department director with employee evaluations (performance reviews).
  • Approving timecards, expense reports and purchase requests.
  • Performing discipline QC check of work by others (drawings, specifications, calculations, inter-discipline coordination, etc.).
  • Developing design-build RFP responses (technical narratives, fee proposals, preliminary equipment selection for contractor pricing).
  • Attending project meetings with clients (project kick-off, CDW/charrette, and design review meetings).
QualificationsMinimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Professional experience in mechanical systems design for buildings.
  • AutoCAD and Revit experience.
  • Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least 8 years of mechanical engineering building HVAC design experience and building development projects covering all aspects of building design including survey, design development, construction documents, construction administration.
  • Full understanding and ability to complete and coordinate project design assignments with the ability to review team member's work for quality and recognition of training requirements
  • Experience serving as lead mechanical engineer HVAC design on a variety of building types for vertical and horizontal engineering.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and organizing tasks and teams in a deadline intensive environment.
  • Experience working in large and/or complex projects/programs is beneficial.
  • Experience with construction phase services for projects (field reviews, RFI and shop drawing/submittal reviews, specifications, as-builts and record drawings, etc.).
  • Experience with building HVAC systems including but not limited to chilled water, hot water, condenser water, steam, and air-side systems.
  • Experience with sustainable design and energy efficiency.
  • Knowledge/experience with building plumbing systems design.
  • Experience with Design-Build projects.
  • Experience with U.S. Department of Defense agency requirements (UFCs, SpecsIntact, etc.).
  • Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
  • Good interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Additional Information
  • This position does not offer relocation assistance.
  • Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
About AECOMAECOM 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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.What makes AECOM a great place to workYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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