Sr Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Bay Area Buildings + Places

Lead the mechanical design of high‑performance buildings and critical infrastructure across a diverse portfolio of projects for AECOM’s Bay Area Buildings + Places team. This is a hybrid role based primarily in Oakland or San Francisco offices, CA.

• Lead mechanical system design from concept through construction administration and act as a trusted technical resource for clients and internal teams.
• Serve as the mechanical discipline lead on projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring technical quality, code compliance, and constructability.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate, select, and adapt mechanical systems, equipment, and materials.
• Stay current with applicable codes, standards, and emerging technologies, including ASHRAE, IMC, IPC, and IECC.
• Analyze system performance and energy use to optimize efficiency, resilience, and lifecycle value.
• Execute mechanical design calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings, and coordinate closely with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty disciplines.
• Perform and lead site investigations to assess existing systems and inform design decisions.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals; attend client and construction meetings as part of construction administration.
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers, fostering technical growth, confidence, and professional development.
• Review team members’ work for technical accuracy, consistency, and quality, providing constructive, growth‑oriented feedback.
• Identify skill gaps and support the development of targeted training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values accountability, learning, and excellence.
• Support proposal development and pursuit efforts by contributing technical narratives, scope development, and fee input.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with office leadership to advance best practices and support the long‑term success of the mechanical discipline.

• Successfully lead multiple mechanical design efforts with clear wins in quality, coordination, and client satisfaction.
• Establish yourself as a trusted technical leader and mentor within the Bay Area B+P team.
• Contribute to the delivery of high‑performance, energy‑efficient buildings across diverse market sectors.
• Strengthen consistency, clarity, and technical rigor across mechanical deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 6+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• 10+ years of experience in a consulting engineering or design‑build environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE standards, IMC, IPC, and IECC.
• Experience across federal, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, laboratory, mission‑critical, and commercial/mixed‑use markets.
• Experience with LEED and sustainable design initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience delivering architecturally complex or high‑profile projects.
• Excellent communication skills—clear, confident, and collaborative.
• Creative, analytical thinker with strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project‑related site visits.

Hybrid based in Oakland or San Francisco, CA. Compensation range: $140,000 to $175,000 per year.

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