Sr Mechanical Engineer – Federal Experience

AECOM•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a creative and highly talented Senior Mechanical Engineer for immediate employment in its Dallas or Houston, Texas office. The position supports Department of Defense and mission-critical facility projects, with responsibility for mechanical design and coordination, construction administration, field assessments, project planning, quality and budget controls, proposals, specifications, client interaction, and mentoring junior staff. U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract and security requirements. The role includes designing HVAC and plumbing systems, reviewing construction submittals and contractor changes, assessing existing conditions, evaluating alternative design approaches, and working with clients, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, which may vary depending on employment status, as well as training and development programs and flexible work options.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program.
At least 6 years of experience in mechanical design of HVAC and plumbing systems, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
U.S. citizenship, required due to federal contract and security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
At least 10 years of experience in mechanical design of HVAC and plumbing systems.
Experience using AutoCAD and Revit.
Ability to interact with others on a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work on multiple projects at once.
Excellent communication skills and ability to present designs to clients.
Good time management, a strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in building load calculation and energy modeling.
Proficiency in plumbing system design, including sanitary, storm, and water distribution systems.
Energy modeling experience.
Cost estimating experience.
Experience with design-build and other alternate delivery practices.
Experience with instrumentation and controls design.
Additional industry certifications such as LEED AP, CxA, or CEM.
Federal experience, including NAVFAC, USACE, VAMC, DoD, or USAF experience.

Responsibilities

Lead or assist with the design of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and plumbing systems for DoD and mission-critical facility projects.
Perform construction administration services, including reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor-proposed change orders.
Evaluate the feasibility of alternative design approaches with senior team members.
Conduct site and field visits to assess existing conditions, including equipment condition evaluations.
Organize and plan projects to ensure quality controls and project criteria are met and projects remain within budget.
Assist with preparing proposals and presenting them to clients.
Assist with mentoring junior staff in the Mechanical Department.
Review and edit specifications.
Interact and work with a diverse set of clients and subcontractors.