Mechanical Engineering Lead

AECOM

Mechanical Engineering Lead guiding a team and managing HVAC design projects at AECOM. Collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a Discipline Lead for our Bay Area team and provide mentorship to an experienced group of engineers
Be responsible for Mechanical systems design (EOR of contract documents)
Participate in developing project fee proposals that detail the scope, schedule and budget necessary to deliver the work
Coordinate design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, technology and equipment suppliers
Maintain accurate project documentation and design data for permanent project files
Evaluates project staffing requirements, analyzes problems, and writes reports
Lead client meetings regarding engineering systems and maintaining good client relations
Identify prospective clients, assist in marketing efforts to develop new clients, and develops future projects with existing clients
Assure quality and completeness of the engineering design

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or similar field
+8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of California
12+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education (preferred)
5+ years of experience as the primary engineering interface with multiple clients either as a project manager or as the engineering lead (preferred)
Working knowledge of California Building Codes and relevant industry standards (ASHRAE, LEED, HCAI) (preferred)
Excellent project planning, project management, organizational and time management skills (preferred)
Extensive understanding of HVAC engineering fundamentals including load calculations, conceptual systems analysis through construction documentation design (preferred)
Documented experience with advanced HVAC systems design and technically challenging projects with fasted paced schedules (preferred)
Experience with Design-Build and other Alternate Delivery practices a plus (preferred)
Plumbing and Fire Protection system design experience (preferred)
Experience with sustainable design and certification or high-performance buildings (preferred)
Excellent communication skills: articulate, assertive, and confident (preferred)

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 systems designHVAC engineering fundamentalsLoad calculationsConceptual systems analysisConstruction documentation designPlumbing system designFire protection system designSustainable designDesign-Build practicesProject management

Soft Skills

MentorshipProject planningOrganizational skillsTime managementClient relationsCommunication skillsProblem analysisReport writingMarketing effortsTeam coordination

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBA/BS in Mechanical EngineeringBA/BS in Architectural Engineering