Mechanical Engineering III at AECOM in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Company Description

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Job Description

Compensation range for this position is: $80,000-$125,000

This position will support the planning, design, and rehabilitation of water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater systems, and pumping stations. The role requires a highly capable engineering support professional with strong technical understanding of industrial mechanical process systems and advanced proficiency in Revit/CAD modeling and production.

The ideal candidate is not only proficient in BIM/Revit production, but also capable of supporting engineering coordination, equipment layout development, interdisciplinary design integration, vendor coordination, and overall project delivery support across multiple assignments.

This position will be heavily focused on detailed Revit and CAD layout/model development associated with water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including:

• Pumps, piping systems, valves, and appurtenances
• Wet wells, pump stations, and process piping systems
• Headworks, screening, and grit removal systems
• Aeration, filtration, clarification, and dewatering systems
• Odor control systems
• Chemical feed and disinfection systems
• Sludge and residual handling systems
• Mechanical equipment layouts and coordination
• Structural and architectural coordination within BIM environments

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed Revit/CAD models and design layouts for water, wastewater, and pumping station projects.
• Prepare plans, sections, details, schedules, and coordinated construction drawings.
• Support engineering teams with mechanical process layout development and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Coordinate with process, structural, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and architectural disciplines.
• Assist engineers with equipment arrangement studies, piping layouts, constructability reviews, and design coordination.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors and manufacturers for equipment selection, dimensional verification, and BIM content integration.
• Review and incorporate vendor shop drawings and equipment information into project models.
• Support clash detection, model coordination, and Navisworks reviews.
• Develop and maintain Revit BIM content including parametric families, nested families, and type catalogs.
• Support model administration, linked models, work sharing environments, and BIM360 workflows.
• Verify compliance with applicable engineering standards, codes, and company drafting/modeling standards.
• Identify discrepancies, coordination conflicts, and constructability concerns within the design.
• Work collaboratively with remote engineering and design teams across multiple offices.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering or related degree + 4 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in Revit/CAD modeling for water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing detailed mechanical process layouts involving pumps, piping systems, valves, and treatment equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical/process systems used in water, wastewater, and pumping station facilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering markups, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and equipment layouts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting pumping station and treatment plant rehabilitation projects.
• Familiarity with construction coordination, shop drawing review, and field verification.
• Experience working directly with engineers during design development and production phases.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

This position does not provide for relocation assistance.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.