Hydromechanical Engineer

AECOM

Hydromechanical Engineer specializing in large-scale mechanical engineering projects at AECOM. Designing complex mechanical systems critical to water infrastructure and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • New Orleans • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop large-scale mechanical systems for water infrastructure projects.
Create 3D models using Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Revit or other mechanical design software for use in design drawings.
Size and select hoists, actuators and associated waterworks mechanical systems.
Conduct engineering calculations and analysis to ensure structural integrity and mechanical performance according to industry standards and specifications.
Review and approve engineering drawings and vendor submittals.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Civil, Structural, and Electrical Engineers.
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
Prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation.
Support proposal development by providing technical input.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering university program and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
10+ years of mechanical engineering design related to water, infrastructure, or similar industrial mechanical equipment.
Experience with locks, dams and other large water works structures.
Ability to work independently with guidance.
Mechanical design experience of gates, hoisting mechanisms, actuators or large-scale mechanical systems.
Experience with cranes or other lifting devices.
Experience with hydraulic systems and hydraulic schematics.
Experience with large pumps, pump stations or pumping systems.
Experience with heavy steel fabrication, welding, construction and/or large-scale mechanical engineering projects.
Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Revit or other 3D design tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software and analysis methods.
Experience working in hybrid environments with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designengineering calculationsstructural integrity analysismechanical performance analysishydraulic systemsFinite Element Analysis (FEA)heavy steel fabricationweldinglarge-scale mechanical systemswaterworks mechanical systems

Soft Skills

collaborationindependenceguidancetechnical writing

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering