[Hiring] Hydromechanical Engineer @AECOM

Role Description

AECOM is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Water business line, specializing in large scale mechanical engineering projects to be based anywhere in the United States. In this role, you will design, develop, and oversee the design of large-scale mechanical systems that are critical to water infrastructure.

• Work on a variety of complex projects involving water control structures such as:
  • Vertical lift gates
  • Radial gates
  • Sluice gates
  • Tainter gates
  • Sector gates
  • Bulkheads
  • Stoplogs
• Involved with sizing and specifying:
  • Winches
  • Wire rope and chain hoisting systems
  • Hydraulic, pneumatic and electric actuators
  • Gear systems
  • Other precision mechanisms associated with these gates
• Familiarity with various types of cranes, including:
  • Overhead Gantry Cranes
  • Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes
• Experience with large pumps and pumping stations
• Experience with Autodesk CAD software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering university program and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineering licensure in the United States or ability to obtain licensure within two years

Requirements

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering design related to water, infrastructure, or similar industrial mechanical equipment
• Experience with locks, dams and other large water works structures
• Ability to work independently with guidance
• Mechanical design experience of gates, hoisting mechanisms, actuators or large-scale mechanical systems
• Experience with cranes or other lifting devices
• Experience with hydraulic systems and hydraulic schematics
• Experience with large pumps, pump stations or pumping systems
• Experience with heavy steel fabrication, welding, construction and/or large-scale mechanical engineering projects
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Revit or other 3D design tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software and analysis methods
• Experience working in hybrid environments with multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Perks and flexible work options
• Well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan