Mechanical Engineer III

AECOM•Atlanta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to be based in our Atlanta, GA office. The Mechanical Engineer III will work independently with limited supervision to complete small and large project HVAC design requirements. The Mechanical Engineer III will be responsible for performing specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer, gathering and correlating basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures, and working on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests. This role involves proposing approaches to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments, identifying discrepancies in results, and providing guidance to entry-level engineers. The engineer will perform work adhering to the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision, independently completing all tasks necessary to finalize primary design elements for engineering works. Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position. The role involves developing all aspects of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems design for government and commercial buildings, using commercially available engineering software, and evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and judgment based on experience to design HVAC systems in buildings. The engineer will concisely express complex system solutions in very early design phases, coordinate HVAC systems with other disciplines, perform site/field visits to ascertain existing conditions including equipment condition evaluations, and make design decisions and recommendations with little input from senior staff. Responsibilities also include reviewing and approving shop drawings, responding to RFI’s, and other construction admin-related tasks, organizing and planning projects to ensure quality controls and project criteria are met and within budget, performing self-checks of work products before submission, maintaining accurate project documentation and design data, and attending project meetings. The role also includes assisting with mentoring of junior staff.

Requirements

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering plus four (4) years of relevant experience in mechanical design of HVAC systems for buildings , or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
US Citizenship is required.
AutoCAD and Revit experience.
Experience in building HVAC load calculations and energy modeling.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) years of professional experience designing HVAC and Plumbing systems utilizing industry-standard software.
IES HVAC load modeling.
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.
Experience with sustainable design and energy efficiency.
Experience with ASHRAE & NFPA standards.
Experience with International Building Codes.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.