Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to be based in our Atlanta, GA office. The Mechanical Engineer will work independently with limited supervision to complete small and large project HVAC design requirements.

AECOM's Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture. With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable, and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions. Our teams have worked on signature projects such as air traffic control towers, NASA Laboratory buildings, and many others.

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the following items:

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

Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position

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