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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 highly talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to be based in Chicago, IL.

　　A bout 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 Chicago studio focuses on the Commercial/Corporate, Science and Technology, Higher Education 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. 

　　Some of our recent projects include tenant build-out spaces, water reclamation office building and lab facility, Joint Public Safety Training Center, Package distribution warehouses, and cutting-edge scientific research facilities. 

　　Job Summary/Responsibilities:  

　　Senior Mechanical Engineer will work in a highly collaborative environment on a wide range of projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for designing building mechanical systems and supporting junior staff. The Engineer will be responsible for performing the technical calculations and design, understanding the project requirements and the effort required to complete the work and applying critical thinking to quickly recognize issues and be part of the solution.

　　_The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: _

　　Mechanical engineering design from conceptual level through construction administration and post-occupancy

　　Develops, designs, specifies, and witnesses the testing of mechanical systems, equipment, components, and materials, applying principles and techniques of mechanical engineering

　　Writing reports for internal and external purposes based on findings

　　Stays current on codes and technologies appropriate to the Mechanical discipline

　　Organizes and conducts site visits for the purpose of data collection and evaluation of mechanical systems, equipment, components, and materials for projects with and without well-defined scopes

　　Coordinating with the client and multiple disciplines and acting as mechanical engineer point of contact to ensure that projects are delivered within budget and on schedule

　　Assist in proposal preparation and discipline plans that meet project requirements in conjunction with senior leadership.

　　Manage and work on multiple projects with other team members, acting as mentor and reviewer of work

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Requirements:  

　　BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or similar field +6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationPreferred Qualifications:  

　　Professional Engineer (PE) registration with 10+ years of experience

　　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, heat exchangers etc.

　　Experience in developing specifications

　　Instrumentation and controls design/engineering experience

　　Medical gas piping design experience is a plus

　　Experience in the following markets: Corporate Workplace and Commercial buildings, Federal Civilian and DoD, Healthcare, Laboratories, Mission Critical, Justice, and Higher Education projects

　　Experience with sustainable design and certification such as LEED, WELL, etc.

　　Excellent communication skills: articulate, assertive, and confident

　　Analyze equipment energy use for optimizing systems selection

　　Plumbing and Fire Protection system design experience

　　Ability to use load calculation software such as Trace700, Carrier HAP and other energy modeling software such as eQuest; IES is a plus.

　　Experience presenting to Clients

　　Revit and CAD experience

　　Additional Information

　　Offered rate of compensation (Illinois locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $110,000- $165,000

　　This is a hybrid role with a requirement of 2-3 days a week of in-office work and the remainder, work from home. We cannot consider remote only applicants for this position.

　　Relocation is available for this role

　　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 absences, 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.

　　About AECOM

　　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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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: J10102090

　　Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

　　Business Group: DCS

　　Strategic Business Unit: West

　　Career Area: Engineering

　　Work Location Model: Hybrid