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AECOM Senior Mechanical Engineer (Power Generation) in Atlanta, Georgia
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM has a position opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our growing power generation business within our Energy Engineering Center of Excellence. AECOM's broad technical capabilities, global footprint and experience in executing large scale projects uniquely position us to lead in this critical sector. For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States .
Our nationwide team provides a wide range of mechanical engineering services across markets sectors including oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream refining), industrial processes (chemical, petrochemical, food and beverage), carbon capture and storage, transmission pipelines, mining/bulk material handling and future and renewable fuels (such as hydrogen, renewable natural gas, biogas, green ammonia).
As a senior engineering lead, we are looking for a strong candidate with a power engineering background to promote our skills to new clients and maintain our existing client base. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in thermal power engineering coupled with project leadership experience.
The successful candidate will have a high level of understanding and experience in mechanical engineering design and technology principles for process/mechanical and generation projects.
The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Responsible for the mechanical engineering design work on assigned projects; Function as the “Engineer of Record” on projects
Serve as lead engineer on all size projects maintaining responsible charge of mechanical deliverables
Collaborate with Chief Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Director to collaborate on strategic approaches to thermal power generation
Provide mentorship to other engineers within the Energy Center of Excellence and other remote teams
Supporting the Chief Mechanical engineer on developing workload forecasts, design schedules and budgets for engineering work activities
Support global business development activities (e.g. pre-positioning and proposal response development)
Coordination with the mechanical piping design team to direct completion of engineering drawings.
Multi-discipline collaboration on the development of equipment general arrangements, P&ID’s, isometrics, asset and tie-in lists, orthographic, etc.
Provides technical expertise for risk assessments, due diligence and other studies presenting complex technical solutions to clients.
Generate applicable mechanical engineering deliverables to support all phases of scope development – Feasibility through Detail Design
Develop construction and equipment specifications and material requisitions
Support projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning
Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
Participate in project and client meetings
Interact with vendors, regulatory agencies and contractors
Assist with internal and external presentations
Occasional travel to client and/or project sites
DCS—Energy
AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related field
8 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering for power generation facilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
12+ years of experience preferred
5+ yrs experience as project technical mechanical lead/mechanical engineer of record
Simple and Combined Cycle Plant Design
Expert familiarity with industry codes and standards (API, ASME, PIP, ANSI, ASTMs, etc).
Expert experience with specifying mechanical equipment (e.g. rotating and static equipment) and piping material specifications
Familiarity with diverse metallurgy
Startup and Commissioning Field Experience
Strong experience with engineering software packages: Caesar II, Pipe-Flo (or other hydraulic modeling application), AspenTech applications and/or Applied Flow Technology applications
Experience executing work in 3D model environments
Experience working in collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, BIM 360)
Strong experience leveraging laser scan or other data sets to inform design development
Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
Successful experience working in remote and multi-discipline teams
Additional Information
Relocation assistance is not available for this role
Sponsorship is available for this role
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $150,000.00 - $170,000.00.
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: J10121990
Business Line: Energy
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc