Principal Mechanical Engineer

4 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand AECOM Full time

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

The Opportunity

AECOM is growing and we are looking for a solutions focussed Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our established Building Services team. In this role, you will provide specialist mechanical design solutions and offer expert technical advice to our clients on a diverse range of projects such as Data Centres, Commercial, Residential, Defence and Healthcare.

As a technical expert, you will assist in the development of proposals to support new opportunities and provide coaching and mentoring to junior engineers. This role is ideal for a senior mechanical engineer who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering creative and innovative solutions.

You will be working alongside driven professionals across various end-markets who are passionate, smart, creative, curious and quirky who are proud to be part of a company that is dedicated to delivering a better world.

Minimum Requirements

+ Tertiary engineering qualification i.e. Mechanical Engineering

+ 10+ years of solid mechanical engineering experience, ideally in a consulting environment

+ Knowledge of design and analysis of mechanical piping and distribution systems including equipment selections

+ Familiar with HVAC and building codes and standards

+ Experience working across a variety of market sectors i.e. industrial, commercial, healthcare, education etc.

+ Knowledge of Revit would be beneficial

Preferred Qualifications

+ Chartered Engineer

What We Offer

We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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