UK - Bristol, 3 Rivergate Hybrid Employment

AECOM is hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water Sector

About the Role

This role involves leading mechanical engineering efforts on water and wastewater projects, guiding design development, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment facilities
  • Manage engineering deliverables across project life cycles
  • Provide technical oversight for system components and equipment
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on integrated solutions
  • Develop specifications for pumps, piping, and mechanical systems
  • Review designs for compliance with industry codes and standards
  • Support project planning and scheduling activities
  • Mentor junior engineers and technical staff
  • Prepare cost estimates and technical proposals
  • Ensure designs meet sustainability and efficiency goals
  • Conduct feasibility studies for new infrastructure
  • Oversee construction support and field reviews
  • Troubleshoot mechanical system performance issues
  • Lead design reviews and risk assessments
  • Integrate safety principles into engineering solutions
  • Collaborate with clients on project requirements
  • Address regulatory and permitting considerations
  • Apply advanced modeling and simulation tools
  • Ensure alignment with operational needs
  • Maintain documentation and design records
  • Support innovation in water treatment technologies
  • Promote standardization across projects
  • Interface with contractors and vendors
  • Ensure adherence to quality assurance processes
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Compensation

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with office and remote options

Team

Part of a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on water infrastructure

Project Focus

  • Design and upgrade of water treatment plants
  • Development of pumping and distribution systems
  • Mechanical systems for wastewater reclamation

Technology Use

  • Utilizes BIM for design coordination
  • Applies hydraulic modeling software
  • Implements digital project delivery tools

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About company
AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies through advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management. A Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in fiscal year 2025.
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Job Details
Department Water
Category management
Posted a month ago