Mechanical Engineer III

Mechanical Engineer IIIAECOM is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to be based in our Atlanta, GA office. The Mechanical Engineer III will work independently with limited supervision to complete small and large project HVAC design requirements.The Mechanical Engineer III 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.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsBA/BS in Mechanical Engineering plus four (4) years of relevant experience in mechanical design of HVAC systems for buildings, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.Due to nature of work/clients US Citizenship is required.AutoCAD and Revit experience.Experience in building HVAC load calculations and energy modeling.Experience with Microsoft Office suite.Preferred QualificationsSix (6) years of professional experience designing HVAC and Plumbing systems utilizing industry-standard software.IES HVAC load modeling.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.Experience with sustainable design and energy efficiency.Experience with ASHRAE & NFPA standards.Experience with International Building Codes.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 InformationRelocation assistance is not available.Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.