Senior Mechanical Engineer

AECOM Buildings + Places team is seeking a Senior Industrial/Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This location of this position is flexible and open to one of our Canadian offices. We are also open to work on a hybrid-basis.

AECOM Buildings + Places Canada (B+P Canada) is a vibrant and growing fully integrated team spanning architecture, all the building’s engineering disciplines, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics and asset management for design and infrastructure projects.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Industrial/Mechanical Engineer with experience in industrial and maintenance operations as well as associated equipment such as hydraulic systems, lifts, ventilation systems and other industrial elements to work on Operations, Maintenance and Storage facility projects, particularly bus and rail facilities.

Major Responsibilities:

A key member of the mechanical design team, the job incumbent will:

• Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components, process and systems for industrial facilities including but not limited to transit maintenance and operations;
• Performs research, analysis and selection of equipment suitable for operations within industrial facilities including but not limited to cranes, hoists, wash bays;
• Provide conceptual design at the early stages of the project and develop the concept to high quality detailed design,
• Design HVAC, Controls, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems;
• Perform HVAC calculations and analysis using industry programs (Carrier HAP);
• Co-ordinate with all disciplines, work with structural engineers to analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
• Perform calculations, conduct design drawing reviews, and field investigations;
• Ensure design conforms with all applicable codes and client standards;
• Write/ edit mechanical specifications;
• Construction administration of various facilities;
• Supervise and inspect the installation, modification and commissioning of mechanical systems at construction sites or in industrial facilities;
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs and provide guidance to industrial maintenance crews;
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial construction or maintenance;
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent + six (6) years of experience in the mechanical design of various buildings, including OMS facilities such as bus garages.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng).

Preferred Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in the mechanical design of various buildings, including OMSF buildings such as bus garages
• Experience in the design of rail and transit maintenance facilities that included selection of all equipment including hoists, lifts, cranes, turn tables
• Strong Consulting Industry background
• Experience in LEED/ Net Zero design preferred
• Well organized, self-directed work habits with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and schedule tasks managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Very strong communication skills, spoken and written; good presentation skills.
• Must be able to prepare written reports and deliver results in a clear manner to
• technical or non-technical audience.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.