Mechanical Engineer - job 2 of 2

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AECOM is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to be based in Orange, CA; Denver, CO; Columbus, OH or Cleveland, OH.

About AECOM: 

AECOM is a globally recognized architecture and engineering design firm.  This global presence allows our diverse and creative designers to have a positive impact on millions of lives located around the globe.  Our practice is centered around people and the way that they interact and experience our designs and the built environment.  By leveraging the design thought process our multi-disciplinary teams develop solutions that solve client and global challenges.  Our projects have a direct positive impact on the spaces and policies that define the world we live in, ultimately creating a thoughtful, resilient, and beautiful future. 

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.  Our practice work includes a wide range of small to large projects in varied market sectors such Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, Aerospace, Higher Education, Industrial and Process, Transportation, Aviation and Federal market sectors.  We look to combine beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects and believe these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget. 

Job Summary/Responsibilities: 

The Mechanical Engineer works in a highly collaborative environment on a wide range of projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for designing building mechanical systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to design the projects from concept up to construction and delivery to the Client with support from a Senior Engineer.

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

• 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.
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments. Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Performs work in accordance with the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• 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 well-defined scopes
• Mechanical engineering from conceptual design through construction administration and post-occupancy

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus two (2) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an ABET accredited University and has passed the fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EIT/FE)
• Comfortable working in a high energy environment with frequent swift deadlines.
• Experience in the construction industry.
• Desire to be mentored by leadership.
• Strong written and oral communication
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy/quality of work.
• Proficient in the use of drafting software including Revit and AutoCAD
• Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard Microsoft software.
• Ability to work with and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team

• Hybrid work environment – Fully remote position not available.
• Sponsorship is not availble for this opportunity

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.