Sr Mechanical Engineer

AECOM • Oakland, CA

4h • $140,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to lead the mechanical design of high-performance buildings that shape communities and critical infrastructure? AECOM’s Bay Area Buildings + Places team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership, mentor emerging talent, and deliver complex HVAC and building systems solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is a Hybrid opportunity working out of AECOM’s Oakland and or San Francisco offices.
This is a senior technical leadership role for an experienced engineer who thrives in both independent execution and collaborative, multi-disciplinary environments—someone who values design excellence, accountability, and developing the next generation of engineers.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead mechanical system design and delivery from concept through construction administration while serving as a trusted technical resource for clients and internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 6+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience in a consulting engineering or design-build environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE standards, IMC, IPC, and IECC.
• Experience across federal, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, laboratory, mission critical, and commercial/mixed-use markets.
• Experience with LEED and sustainable design initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience delivering architecturally complex or high-profile projects.
• Excellent communication skills—clear, confident, and collaborative.
• Creative, analytical thinker with strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project-related site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical system design as a trusted technical resource for clients and internal teams while also collaborating and contributing to technical excellence within AECOM's global practice.
• Serve as the mechanical discipline lead on projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring technical quality, code compliance, and constructability.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate, select, and adapt mechanical systems, equipment, and materials.
• Stay current with applicable codes, standards, and emerging technologies, including ASHRAE, IMC, IPC, and IECC.
• Analyze system performance and energy use to optimize efficiency, resilience, and lifecycle value.
• Execute mechanical design from concept through construction administration, including calculations, specifications, reports, and drawing development.
• Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty disciplines to ensure integrated solutions.
• Perform and lead site investigations to assess existing systems and inform design decisions.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals; attend client and construction meetings as part of construction administration.
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers, fostering technical growth, confidence, and professional development.
• Have the desire and ability to develop and grow our mechanical engineering team.
• Review team members’ work for technical accuracy, consistency, and quality, providing constructive, growth-oriented feedback.
• Identify skill gaps and support the development of targeted training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values accountability, learning, and excellence.
• Establish yourself as a trusted technical leader and mentor within the Ohio Northern California B+P team and a subject matter expert within AECOM's overall US Practice.
• Support proposal development and pursuit efforts by contributing technical narratives, scope development, and fee input.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with office leadership to advance best practices and support the long-term success of the mechanical discipline.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values accountability, learning, and excellence. Connect with other subject matter experts throughout the US, and contribute to the technical excellence of AECOM's global practice.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level