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AECOM Mechanical Engineering II in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to be based in our Virginia Beach, VA office.
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the following items:
The Mechanical Engineer will work independently with limited supervision to complete small and large project HVAC design requirements
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 judgment 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
Review plumbing system design documents for buildings
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
Performs specific and limited 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
Identifies discrepancies in results
Provides guidance to entry-level engineers
Performs work adhering to the agreed-upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision
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 the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc., and many Fortune 500 companies.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering plus two (2) years of relevant experience in mechanical design of HVAC and plumbing systems for buildings, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
4+ years of professional experience designing HVAC and Plumbing systems utilizing industry-standard software
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
Proficiency in building HVAC load calculations and energy modeling
AutoCAD and Revit experience
Experience with sustainable design and energy efficiency
Experience with Design-Build projects
Experience with U.S. Department of Defense agency requirements (UFCs, SpecsIntact, etc.)
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
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position
Sponsorship is not available for this position
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $70,000.00 - $85,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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: J10098497
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid