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About the Role

AECOM is seeking a motivated, technically experienced team leader to serve as Mechanical Engineering Lead. This role involves leading technically proficient teams, designing custom solutions, mentoring mid-level and junior staff, managing the mechanical team workload, and developing calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications for exciting and complex mechanical design projects. The lead will be capable of leading and developing teams to complete building engineering projects.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Discipline Lead for the Bay Area team.
Provide mentorship to an experienced group of engineers.
Responsible for Mechanical systems design (EOR of contract documents).
Participate in developing project fee proposals detailing scope, schedule, and budget.
Coordinate design and schedule with architectural, structural, electrical, technology, and equipment supplier disciplines.
Maintain accurate project documentation and design data for permanent project files.
Evaluate project staffing requirements, analyze problems, and write reports.
Lead client meetings regarding engineering systems and maintain good client relations.
Identify prospective clients and assist in marketing efforts to develop new clients.
Develop future projects with existing clients.
Assure quality and completeness of the engineering design.

Requirements

8+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of California.
12+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education (preferred).
5+ years of experience as the primary engineering interface with multiple clients (preferred).
Documented experience with advanced HVAC systems design and technically challenging projects with fast-paced schedules (preferred).
Experience with Design-Build and other Alternate Delivery practices (a plus).
Plumbing and Fire Protection system design experience (preferred).
Experience with sustainable design and certification or high-performance buildings (preferred).
Experience in Healthcare, Federal Market Project Delivery, Advanced Manufacturing, Data Centers / Mission Critical, Corporate Commercial / Mixed Use markets (preferred).
Project-related travel may be required.
Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of California Building Codes.
Working knowledge of ASHRAE industry standards.
Working knowledge of LEED industry standards.
Working knowledge of HCAI industry standards.
Excellent project planning skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Organizational skills.
Time management skills.
Extensive understanding of HVAC engineering fundamentals.
Load calculations.
Conceptual systems analysis.
Construction documentation design.
Articulate communication skills.
Assertive communication skills.
Confident communication skills.

Location

Oakland, CA
San Francisco, CA
US

Work Type

Hybrid work environment

Experience Level

8+ years of related experience.
12+ years of related experience (preferred).
5+ years of experience as the primary engineering interface with multiple clients.

Education Level

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering.
BA/BS in Architectural Engineering or similar field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of California.

Salary/Compensations

USD 170000 - USD 200000 yearly

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits.
Medical benefits.
Dental benefits.
Vision benefits.
Life insurance.
AD&D benefits.
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.
Global team that champions growth and career ambitions.
Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects.
Access to cutting-edge technology and a network of experts.
Award-winning training and development programs.

About the Company

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering a better world by improving commutes, keeping lights on, providing access to clean water, and transforming skylines.
Our work helps people and communities thrive.
We partner with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
AECOM is a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals.
We deliver projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
As a trusted professional services firm, we solve clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings.
Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
Services include advisory, planning, design, engineering, program, and construction management.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
AECOM offers a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM believes in your potential.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.