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Mechanical Engineer

Brief overview

Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$100k–$130k/yrStated range
4+ yrsMinimum
564 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
97 green cardsCertified filings
Mechanical EngineeringEIT CertificationProfessional Engineering licensureMechanical equipment specificationHydraulic modelingPipe stress calculationsTank and pump sizingEngineering drawingsP&ID developmentIsometric drawingsOrthographic drawingsCaesar IIPipe-FloAspenTech applicationsApplied Flow Technology applicationsNuclear power generationThermal power generation

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4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026

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Job description

Summary

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a mid-career Mechanical Engineer to support their multi-disciplinary design team in addressing complex engineering tasks in power generation, requiring strong technical skills and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Development of mechanical equipment and piping material specifications
  • Produce calculations to inform design such as hydraulic modeling, pipe stress calculations, tank and pump sizing
  • Coordination with mechanical design team to direct completion of engineering drawings
  • Multi-discipline collaboration on the development of equipment general arrangements, P&ID’s, isometrics, asset and tie-in lists, orthographic, etc
  • Attend client meetings and/or site field visits
  • Performs both routine and non-routine, complex design assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations
  • Maintain open communication with project team and supervisor regarding workload planning, task estimating and budgeting
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations
  • Interact with vendors, regulatory agencies and contractors
  • Preparation of project specification and contract documents
  • Ability to check and verify work prepared by peer/group
  • Applies strong knowledge of industry standards, guides, specifications, and procedures specific to working in with US mechanical and industrial infrastructure
  • Ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering for industrial or power generation projects
  • EIT Certification with the ability to license as a PE within 1 year
  • Professional Engineering licensure
  • 6+ years of experience preferred
  • 2+ yrs experience as project technical mechanical lead
  • Demonstrated experience with specifying mechanical equipment (e.g. rotating equipment, tanks, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchanges)
  • Familiarity with diverse metallurgy
  • Demonstrated experience with engineering software packages: Caesar II, Pipe-Flo (or other hydraulic modeling application), AspenTech applications and/or Applied Flow Technology applications
  • Experience with nuclear power generation and thermal power generation
  • Experience executing work in 3D model environments and collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, ACC)
  • Experience with AutoCAD Plant3D Smart P&ID's
  • Strong knowledge of piping specifications and pipe stress analysis
  • Strong experience leveraging laser scan or other data sets to inform design development
  • Knowledge of typical stakeholders and be able to anticipate data requests and expectations
  • Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
  • Comprehensive knowledge of industry (incl safety) standards (e.g. API, ASME)

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering for industrial or power generation projects
  • EIT Certification with the ability to license as a PE within 1 year

Nice to Haves

  • Professional Engineering licensure
  • 6+ years of experience preferred
  • 2+ yrs experience as project technical mechanical lead
  • Demonstrated experience with specifying mechanical equipment (e.g. rotating equipment, tanks, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchanges)
  • Familiarity with diverse metallurgy
  • Demonstrated experience with engineering software packages: Caesar II, Pipe-Flo (or other hydraulic modeling application), AspenTech applications and/or Applied Flow Technology applications
  • Experience with nuclear power generation and thermal power generation
  • Experience executing work in 3D model environments and collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, ACC)
  • Experience with AutoCAD Plant3D Smart P&ID's
  • Strong knowledge of piping specifications and pipe stress analysis
  • Strong experience leveraging laser scan or other data sets to inform design development
  • Knowledge of typical stakeholders and be able to anticipate data requests and expectations
  • Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
  • Comprehensive knowledge of industry (incl safety) standards (e.g. API, ASME)

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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