Senior Mechanical Engineering Discipline Lead / Engineering Manager

About the position

AECOM is seeking an experienced, innovative and forward-thinking Senior Mechanical Engineering Discipline Lead / Engineering Manager to help grow and lead our building engineering practice in Boston. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building high-performing teams across disciplines, shaping strategy, and making a real impact. You’ll work with an award-winning architecture practice at the cutting edge of delivery. You’ll take the lead on major pursuits for the building engineering disciplines, manage and expand a talented team, and work directly with high-profile clients — including major U.S. airport and transportation authorities, research/science, higher education clients and municipal/state/federal agencies. If you’re passionate about sustainable design, cutting-edge HVAC systems, and want to help shape the future of high-performance buildings, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow AECOM's building engineering practice in Boston, balancing technical excellence, team development, client service, and business performance.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan to expand local MEP capabilities and build an integrated, multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Drive major project pursuits — both stand-alone MEP/FP work and as part of larger multi-discipline teams.
• Act as technical leader and quality reviewer across a range of project sizes and complexities., creating an environment where talented engineers can do their best work.
• Serve as design manager on complex projects with significant engineering scope, working closely with project managers to deliver high quality documents.
• Lead interdisciplinary coordination/quality reviews and ensure engineering standards are met.
• Coach, mentor and develop engineers at all career stages, helping them achieve technical, professional, and leadership goals.
• Manage forecasting, resource planning, and staff performance, including goal-setting and annual reviews for mechanical department. Assist the electrical department manager to do the same.
• Represent AECOM to clients, participate in interviews, and help craft winning proposals.
• Provide technical vision and thought leadership for mechanical engineering across the Boston practice.

Requirements

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience on multi-disciplinary projects.
• 2+ years of HVAC or mechanical team leadership experience.
• PE license in Mechanical Engineering, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional U.S. states.

Nice-to-haves

• 15+ years of experience including at least two in a leadership role.
• Affinity for client service and business development.
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships and lead through influence and inclusivity.
• Experience with aviation, transportation and/or federal sector projects.
• Strong background in sustainable and high-performance building design.
• Familiarity with central utility plant systems.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan