Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Lead mechanical engineering design for power generation projects, including fusion plant.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The senior engineer will lead mechanical design on assigned projects, serve as the lead engineer for deliverable development, and coordinate with the mechanical piping design team. Responsibilities include developing equipment general arrangements, P&IDs, isometrics, asset and tie‑in lists, and providing technical expertise for risk assessments and due‑diligence studies. The role also generates deliverables from feasibility through detail design, creates construction specifications, supports construction, start‑up, and commissioning, and performs quality‑control reviews. • Lead mechanical engineering design on assigned power generation projects. • Coordinate with the piping design team to produce engineering drawings and deliverables such as GAs, P&IDs, and isometrics. • Provide technical expertise for risk assessments, due diligence, and complex client solutions. • Generate mechanical deliverables across feasibility to detail design phases. • Develop construction specifications, material requisitions, and support construction, start‑up, and commissioning. • Perform quality control reviews and participate in project and client meetings. • Interact with vendors, regulatory agencies, and contractors; prepare internal and external presentations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical design
- ▸p&id development
- ▸risk assessment
- ▸construction specs
- ▸quality control
- ▸vendor coordination
What You Bring
Minimum qualifications include a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and six years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications are a master’s degree, Professional Engineer license, 12+ years in power generation, and five years as a technical mechanical lead. Candidates should have experience with combined‑cycle and nuclear plants, industry codes (API, ASME, etc.), equipment and piping specifications, and proficiency in software such as Thermoflow, Hysys, Caesar II, Pipe‑Flo, AspenTech, Navisworks, and BIM 360. • Minimum: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with at least 6 years relevant experience. • Preferred: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer license, 12+ years power generation experience, 5+ years as technical mechanical lead. • Experience with combined‑cycle and nuclear plants, industry codes (API, ASME, PIP, ANSI, ASTM) and equipment/piping specifications. • Proficiency in Thermoflow, Hysys, Caesar II, Pipe‑Flo, AspenTech, Navisworks, and BIM 360. • Ability to work remotely in multi‑disciplinary teams and travel occasionally to client or project sites.
Requirements
- ▸b.s. mechanical
- ▸professional engineer
- ▸power generation
- ▸thermoflow
- ▸hysys
- ▸technical lead
Benefits
Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available for this position. The role is based in New Orleans, LA, with a hybrid work model and a compensation range of $135,000‑$165,000 per year. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, well‑being resources, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan. As a Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in FY 2024, we are a global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. We champion employee growth through award‑winning training, development programs, and opportunities to work on groundbreaking local and global projects. Our inclusive culture is built on respect, collaboration, and community, giving you the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time