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Dams

With a proud history spanning over 85 years and thousands of successful projects, our expertise in dam and reservoir engineering is unmatched. From feasibility studies to design, construction, and maintenance, we cover every aspect of the process, ensuring the longevity and safety of critical water infrastructure. As part of our team, you'll contribute to our legacy, bringing innovative solutions to life and making a meaningful impact on global water resources.

AECOM is seeking an initiative-taking mechanical engineer with a pumping and piping system background to be based in the Denver, Colorado office, to support projects in both the feasibility and detailed design phases.

Job Summary/ Responsibilities:

• Perform project design work such as conceptual studies, process flow diagram development, P&IDs, mass balances, equipment sizing and selection, as well as datasheets.
• Assist in the development of design documents including equipment and piping layouts, pipeline alignment plan and profiles, materials specifications, equipment specifications and vendor data requirements.
• Assembling calculation packages for the sizing of mechanical and process equipment such as pumps, tanks, piping systems, etc. Ability to identify discrepancies in results and presents alternative solutions to solve the identified discrepancies.
• Developing reports in Microsoft Word to communicate the technical results of these calculations or design packages, including summaries, figures, tables, methodologies, and explanations.
• Perform detailed technical bid analyses for mechanical equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves, and piping components.
• Review of vendor shop drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards as well as project specific requirements.
• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer by gathering and correlating basic engineering data using established procedures.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with minimal supervision and independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering scope.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually and in a team environment both verbally as well as in written communications with team members outside of the home office.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 4 yrs of relevant experience and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• PE, or ability to acquire a PE, within 6 months in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona.
• On-site field experience in commissioning and start-ups for facilities
• Performed mechanical pipe stress modeling using industry standard software programs in conformance with codes and standards as well as project requirements.
• Working knowledge of 3D Piping CAD systems to coordinate with designers to produce construction-level drawings.
• Strong written and oral communication, quantitative and people skills
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Initiative-taking on assignments and demonstrate initiative.
• Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail.

• Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
• Relocation is not provided for this role.
• Ability to travel to domestic locations for projects up to 15%.

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 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.