Mechanical Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer to be based in our Arlington, VA office.

This position is expected to begin on June 2025.

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the following items:

• Performs specific portions of a broader assignment under the mentoring of an experienced engineer.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings and construction drawings.
• Evaluate, select, apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and judgement based on experience to design HVAC systems in buildings using building information modeling.
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Performs work in accordance with the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete the primary design elements for engineering works.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EIT / FE)
• Experience utilizing industry standard software packages such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam (pdf editor), or similar.
• Full understanding and ability to complete accurate and coordinated project design assignments with the ability to review team member’s work for quality.
• Experience sizing ductwork systems and modeling in 2D and 3D platforms.
• Experience sizing hot water, condenser water, and chilled water piping systems and modeling in 2D and 3D platforms.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 – Energy Standard for Buildings.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Comfortable working in a high energy environment with frequent deadlines.
• Successfully performed the role of a design engineer on various projects.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billio