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AECOM is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our downtown Sacramento office. Seeking a highly-motivated individual to join our dynamic Sacramento office and be part our international engineering practice.  This individual will direct HVAC and plumbing teams for healthcare, corporate office, clean rooms, labs, and high tech clients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for designing custom solutions for unique projects, mentoring a team, and developing calculations, construction drawings, design reports, and specifications to support mechanical and plumbing portions of design work in accordance with building codes.

About Buildings + Places:  

Our Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building and system engineering, urbanism, and planning (inclusive of landscape design), strategy +, economics, technology solutions, asset advisory, and cost and program management.  This diverse team assists our clients from strategy through project realization, creating positive outcomes for those who occupy and use the buildings and environments we help to create.

AECOM was recently recognized by Fortune Magazine as the World’s Most Admired Company in our industry and has a 100% Corporate Equity index rating by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. We are ranked the #1 Environmental Firm and the #1 Global Design Firm by Engineering News Record.

Our Sacramento office has recently completed projects including an Intelligence Building at Beale Air Force Base, the Stockton Wastewater Treatment Plant Personnel and Lab Buildings, the Santa Clara County Tuberculosis Clinic, and multiple confidential high tech clients including research and development labs. Our unique combination of architectural engineering, transportation engineering, and environmental scientists means we work on the most unique and interesting projects in the industry!

  Job Summary:  

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be expected to:

• Serve as a Discipline Representative on projects
• Have substantial knowledge of the California Mechanical Code, Title 24, ASHRAE standards, and NFPA, in addition to experience with analysis and layout of HVAC systems, hydronic piping, air distribution and HVAC products and materials
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and judgement based on experience to design and construct HVAC and plumbing systems and equipment in buildings using building information modeling
• Coordinate HVAC&P systems with other disciplines to produce complete building designs
• Coordinate design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers
• Act as an adviser and review correspondence prepared by junior project team members
• Meet with clients, prepare proposals and presentations while maintaining good client relations
• Assist in project checking for quality control on other projects
• Switch between work on multiple projects daily

 The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:  

• Mechanical engineering design from conceptual level through construction administration and post-occupancy 
• Develops, designs, specifies, and witnesses the testing of mechanical systems, equipment, components, and materials, applying principles and techniques of mechanical engineering 
• Writing reports for internal and external purposes based on findings 
• Stays current on codes and technologies appropriate to the Mechanical discipline 
• Organizes and conducts site visits for the purpose of data collection and evaluation of mechanical systems, equipment, components, and materials for projects with and without well-defined scopes 
• Coordinating with the client and multiple disciplines and acting as mechanical engineer point of contact to ensure that projects are delivered within budget and on schedule 
• Assist in proposal preparation and discipline plans that meet project requirements in conjunction with senior leadership. 
• Manage and work on multiple projects with other team members, acting as mentor and reviewer of work

Minimum Requirements:  

• BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or similar field +4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration with  6+ years of experience 
• Strong mechanical code knowledge including International Fuel Gas Code, ASHRAE standards, NFPA and other relevant codes and standards 
• Experience in designing complex hydronic systems, steam, VRF systems and sustainable designs. This includes cooling towers, water cooled chillers, air cooled chillers, hot water and steam boilers, geothermal systems, heat exchangers etc.  
• Experience in developing specifications  
• Instrumentation and controls design/engineering experience is a plus
• Medical gas piping design experience is a plus 
• Experience in the following markets: Corporate Workplace and Commercial buildings, Federal Civilian and DoD, Healthcare, Laboratories, Mission Critical, Justice, and Higher Education projects 
• Excellent communication skills: articulate, assertive, and confident 
• Analyze equipment energy use for optimizing systems selection 
• Ability to use load calculation software such as Trace700, Carrier HAP and other energy modeling software such as eQuest; IES is a plus. 
• Experience presenting to Clients 
• Revit experience  
• BlueBeam Revu experience

• Sponsorship is not available for this role

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, 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 work 

You 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.