Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to be based in our Virginia Beach, VA office. The Mechanical Engineer will work independently with limited supervision to complete small and large project HVAC design requirements.

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the following items:

• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer

• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures

• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests

• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments

• Identifies discrepancies in results

• Provides guidance to entry-level engineers

• Performs work adhering to the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision

• Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design
  elements for engineering works

• Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position

• Develop all aspects of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems design for government and commercial buildings

• Use commercially available engineering software used in HVAC systems design

• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and judgement based on experience to design HVAC systems in buildings

• Concisely express complex system solutions in very early design phases

• Coordinate HVAC systems with other disciplines

• Review plumbing system design documents for buildings

• Perform site/field visits to ascertain existing conditions including equipment condition evaluations.

• Make design decisions and recommendations with little input from senior staff

• Review and approve shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and other construction admin-related tasks

• Organize and plan projects to ensure quality controls and project criteria are met and within budget

• Perform self-check of work products before submitting to others

• Maintain accurate project documentation and design data for permanent project files

• Attend project meetings, both internal and with clients

• Assist with mentoring of junior staff

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture. With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable, and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions. Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc., and many Fortune 500 companies.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering plus four (4) years of relevant experience in mechanical design of HVAC and plumbing systems for buildings , or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) years of professional experience designing HVAC and Plumbing systems utilizing industry-standard software
• Understanding of and ability to complete and coordinate project design assignments with the ability to review team member’s work for quality
• Knowledge/experience with building HVAC systems design including but not limited to chilled water, hot water, condenser water, steam, and air-side systems
• Knowledge/experience with building plumbing systems design including but not limited to sanitary drainage and venting, domestic service water, domestic hot water, and storm drainage systems
• Proficiency in building HVAC load calculations and energy modeling
• AutoCAD and Revit experience
• Experience with sustainable design and energy efficiency
• Experience with Design-Build projects
• Experience with U.S. Department of Defense agency requirements (UFCs, SpecsIntact, etc.)
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Good interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Candidate should be well organized, able to demonstrate critical thinking, quickly recognize issues, and be part of the solution

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.