Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Lead mechanical design for power generation projects, including steam, thermal, and nuclear.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead mechanical engineering design for power generation projects, serving as engineer of record. • Coordinate with piping design team and develop engineering drawings, equipment layouts, P&IDs, isometrics, and tie‑in lists. • Provide technical expertise for risk assessments, due diligence, and present complex solutions to clients. • Generate deliverables across all project phases—from feasibility to detailed design—and develop construction specifications and material requisitions. • Support projects during construction, start‑up, and commissioning; conduct quality‑control reviews and interact with vendors, regulators, and contractors. • Participate in project and client meetings, and prepare internal and external presentations; occasional travel to sites.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical design
- ▸p&id drafting
- ▸risk assessment
- ▸design deliverables
- ▸construction support
- ▸client meetings
What You Bring
The position offers flexibility to work remotely or from any of our Energy offices in the United States. The successful candidate will bring extensive mechanical engineering design experience for process/mechanical and generation projects. Minimum qualifications include a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least six years of relevant experience. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree, a Professional Engineer license, and 12+ years in power‑generation facilities, with expertise in combined‑cycle and nuclear stations, industry codes, equipment specification, and advanced engineering software. • BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering with at least 6 years of relevant experience (12+ years preferred). • Experience in mechanical engineering for power generation, including combined‑cycle and nuclear facilities. • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and/or Master’s degree preferred. • Proficiency with industry codes (API, ASME, etc.) and specifying rotating/static equipment and piping materials. • Strong knowledge of engineering software such as Thermoflow, Hysys, Caesar II, Pipe‑Flo, AspenTech, Navisworks/BIM 360. • Hands‑on startup and commissioning field experience; ability to work remotely in multi‑disciplinary teams.
Requirements
- ▸mechanical eng
- ▸12+ years
- ▸power generation
- ▸p.e. license
- ▸hysys
- ▸navisworks
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement plans, employee stock purchase, and wellness resources. Relocation assistance and U.S. work‑authorization sponsorship are not available. AECOM fosters a global, inclusive workplace that champions growth, offers cutting‑edge technology, and supports career ambitions through award‑winning training and development programs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to confidentiality and diversity. The role is based in New Orleans, LA (1555 Poydras) with a hybrid work model, reporting to the DCS‑Energy group. Compensation ranges from $135,000 to $165,000 annually. • Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely or from Energy offices across the U.S. • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, PTO, flexible work options, retirement plans, employee stock purchase, etc.). • Opportunities to work on innovative projects including stellarator fusion power plant and large‑scale energy infrastructure. • Access to award‑winning training and development programs for technical and leadership growth. • No relocation assistance; U.S. work authorization sponsorship not available.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time