Mechanical Engineer

AECOM

Mechanical Engineer specializing in large scale mechanical engineering projects for water infrastructure. Join AECOM to deliver a better world with innovative solutions.

Posted 5/27/2026full-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
Ability to travel a few times a year for site visits and meetings with clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering university program
6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Professional Engineering licensure in the United States or ability to obtain licensure within two years
10+ years of mechanical engineering design related to water, infrastructure, or similar industrial mechanical equipment (preferred)
Experience with locks, dams and other large water works structures (preferred)
Mechanical design experience of gates, hoisting mechanisms, actuators or large-scale mechanical systems (preferred)
Experience with cranes or other lifting devices (preferred)
Experience with hydraulic systems and hydraulic schematics (preferred)
Experience with large pumps, pump stations or pumping systems (preferred)
Experience with heavy steel fabrication, welding, construction and/or large-scale mechanical engineering projects (preferred)
Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Revit or other 3D design tools (preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (preferred)
Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software and analysis methods (preferred)
Experience working in hybrid environments with multidisciplinary teams (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 designengineering calculationsstructural integrity analysismechanical performance analysisfinite element analysishydraulic systemslarge-scale mechanical systemsheavy steel fabricationweldingpumping systems

Soft Skills

collaborationtechnical writingproposal developmentcommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineering licensure