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Project Mechanical Engineer
Location
Colorado
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$145K - $165K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Project Mechanical Engineer
AECOM
• Lead mechanical design and analysis for mining and heavy industrial projects, including piping systems, pumps, tanks, and process equipment. • Develop and review engineering calculations, including equipment sizing, pipe stress analysis, and system design in accordance with applicable codes and standards. • Support early-stage project development through conceptual design, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment selection, and facility layouts. • Prepare and review technical deliverables such as reports, specifications, and design packages to ensure quality and accuracy. • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems into overall project design. • Perform quality control reviews of calculations, drawings, and technical documents. • Support procurement activities, including vendor engagement, bid evaluations, and review of shop drawings. • Contribute to project planning by supporting cost estimates, schedules, and technical work planning. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff. • Support construction activities through design clarifications, RFI responses, and field coordination as needed.
Job Requirements
- BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
- 8+ years or more of relevant industry experience (preferred)
- PE in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, or the ability to acquire a PE in any of these States within 6 months (preferred)
- On-site field experience in commissioning and start-ups for pump stations (preferred)
- Demonstrated progressive experience in mechanical pipe stress modeling using industry standard software programs in conformance with codes and standards as well as project requirements (preferred)
- Demonstrated progressive experience in mechanical engineering systems for pump and piping design, modeling, and construction documentation (preferred)
- Demonstrated progressive project experience including task leadership on design-bid-build projects (preferred)
- Demonstrated progressive experience in collaborating with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings (preferred)
- Demonstrated progressive experience as a technical resource to serve as technical reviewer and advisor for mechanical pumping and piping systems with strong written and oral communication and people management skills (preferred)
Benefits
- 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
- employee stock purchase plan
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