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AECOM Senior Mechanical Engineer in Oakland, California
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to be based in Sacramento, San Francisco or Oakland, CA.
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 Sports 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.
As a Senior HVAC Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the design and optimization of complex HVAC systems, leveraging your expertise to deliver exceptional results. You will serve as a technical leader within our organization, guiding project teams and driving innovation to exceed client expectations.
Advanced Design and Analysis:
Lead the design and analysis of sophisticated HVAC systems incorporating energy efficiency strategies, load calculations, psychometrics, and system optimization techniques.
Conduct detailed load calculations, equipment selection, and system layout design.
Project Management / Client Engagement:
Manage multiple HVAC projects simultaneously, including scheduling, budget oversight, and coordination with Architects, other engineering disciplines and contractors.
Cultivate strong client relationships through proactive communication and strategic consulting.
Technical Expertise:
Provide technical guidance on complex HVAC system selection, sizing, and application, including advanced control systems, chilled water systems, and air handling units.
Conduct in-depth analysis and evaluation of HVAC system performance to optimize energy efficiency and reliability.
Project Leadership and Collaboration:
Lead multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers.
Collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and stakeholders to integrate HVAC systems seamlessly into overall project design.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical direction while mentoring junior engineers, providing technical support, and overseeing project execution.
System Integration:
Ensure seamless integration of HVAC systems with other building systems like electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems.
Collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and stakeholders to integrate HVAC systems seamlessly into overall project design
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure all HVAC designs comply with relevant building codes, safety standards, and energy efficiency regulations. (CA Title 24, ASHRAE, HCAI, CDPH and LEED)
Troubleshooting and Maintenance:
Diagnose and resolve complex HVAC system malfunctions, identify potential issues, and develop preventative maintenance plans.
Experience in the Follow Market Sectors:
Healthcare
Federal
Data Centers /Mission Critical
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar field +8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
California PE
Preferred Qualifications:
A minimum of ten (10) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Experience with healthcare-related projects in California.
Strong mechanical code knowledge including International Fuel Gas Code, ASHRAE standards, NFPA and other relevant codes and standards
Experience in designing complex hydronic systems, steam, VRF systems and sustainable designs. This includes cooling towers, water cooled chillers, air cooled chillers, hot water and steam boilers, geothermal systems, etc.
Revit and CAD experience
Ability to use load calculation software such as Trace700 and other energy modeling softwares such as eQuest, IES is a plus.
Plumbing and Fire Protection system design experience
Medical gas piping design experience is preferred
Experience with sustainable design and certification or high performance buildings
Excellent communication skills: articulate, assertive, and confident
Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $150,000.00 - $230,000.00.
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.
ReqID: J10123875
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc