Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Mechanical Engineering Discipline Lead
Lead mechanical engineering team delivering HVAC and plumbing designs for building projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead the Mechanical Engineering discipline and manage direct reports. • Design HVAC systems for mid‑to large‑size building and facility projects. • Organize workload, lead staff, and work independently on design tasks. • Communicate and present technical solutions to clients. • Perform quality‑control reviews of team deliverables. • Provide technical input for studies, designs, and staff assignments. • Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget with project managers and senior staff. • Create designs and documentation using AutoCAD and Revit. • Develop energy models with Trane Trace and IES software. • Assist in technical proposals, including cost and schedule estimates. • Review permitting agency standards and regulations for project design. • Collaborate with civil, architecture, geotechnical, traffic, and landscape teams. • Support site investigations and construction‑phase activities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hvac design
- ▸cad modeling
- ▸energy modeling
- ▸quality control
- ▸client presentation
- ▸project coordination
What You Bring
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Discipline Lead for our Tampa, FL office. The role sits within the Buildings & Places practice and provides expertise in mechanical and plumbing engineering for building and facility projects. The candidate will work on all phases of a project, from scope development through design and construction support. • BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years relevant experience or equivalent. • Current Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year. • Experience leading mechanical building design and managing resources. • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for project designs. • Skilled in preparing calculations, reports, plans, and specifications. • US citizenship required. • Preferred: 10+ years HVAC engineering experience with management responsibilities. • Preferred: Experience on municipal, federal, and DOD projects. • Preferred: Manufacturing background and large, complex project experience. • Preferred: Construction phase services expertise (field reviews, RFI, submittals, as‑builts). • Preferred: Experience navigating permitting processes and interacting with authorities.
Requirements
- ▸pe license
- ▸autocad
- ▸revit
- ▸hvac
- ▸leadership
- ▸8+ years
Benefits
The position offers growth in mechanical engineering expertise, leadership, and mentorship, while expanding client and internal relationships across offices. AECOM supports continued education, training, and professional‑development innovations to help employees gain new industry insights. AECOM provides comprehensive benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, well‑being resources, retirement plans, and an employee stock purchase plan. Relocation assistance is available for this role.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time