[Remote] Mechanical Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, and construction solutions across energy, transportation, water, environment, and buildings. The Mechanical Engineer will support multidisciplinary power generation projects by developing equipment and piping specifications, performing engineering calculations, coordinating design drawings, collaborating across disciplines, and preparing technical documentation. The role also involves client and site interactions, vendor and contractor coordination, and ensuring technical and safety standards are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Development of mechanical equipment and piping material specifications
• Produce calculations to inform design such as hydraulic modeling, pipe stress calculations, tank and pump sizing
• Coordination with mechanical 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
• Attend client meetings and/or site field visits
• Performs both routine and non-routine, complex design assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations
• Maintain open communication with project team and supervisor regarding workload planning, task estimating and budgeting
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations
• Interact with vendors, regulatory agencies and contractors
• Preparation of project specification and contract documents
• Ability to check and verify work prepared by peer/group
• Applies strong knowledge of industry standards, guides, specifications, and procedures specific to working in with US mechanical and industrial infrastructure
• Ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering for industrial or power generation projects
• EIT Certification with the ability to license as a PE within 1 year
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
• Professional Engineering licensure
• 6+ years of experience preferred
• 2+ yrs experience as project technical mechanical lead
• Demonstrated experience with specifying mechanical equipment (e.g. rotating equipment, tanks, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchanges)
• Familiarity with diverse metallurgy
• Demonstrated experience with engineering software packages: Caesar II, Pipe-Flo (or other hydraulic modeling application), AspenTech applications and/or Applied Flow Technology applications
• Experience with nuclear power generation and thermal power generation
• Experience executing work in 3D model environments and collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, ACC)
• Experience with AutoCAD Plant3D Smart P&ID's
• Strong knowledge of piping specifications and pipe stress analysis
• Strong experience leveraging laser scan or other data sets to inform design development
• Knowledge of typical stakeholders and be able to anticipate data requests and expectations
• Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry (incl safety) standards (e.g. API, ASME)

Benefits

• 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.
• 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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills.

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