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Job Description

 

AECOM is seeking a Senior Tunnel Ventilation and Fire Protection Engineer to support our US Transportation Practice

 

Role/Responsibilities of this position include but not limited to: 

Senior consultancy in design, design optimization and construction administration of Ventilation Fire & Life Safety systems for transit/highway tunnels, overbuilds, industrial, utility, commercial and process facilities across North America and globallyDevelop design criteria manuals, technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications, heating and cooling load calculations, pressure loss calculations for such facilitiesDevelop ventilation concepts and strategies for determination of tenability and fire life safety requirements using 1-D Subway Environment Simulation (SES) and 3-D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)Optimize ventilation capacities using SES and CFD, space proof, layout and design tunnel ventilation equipment including equipment access and removal plansDevelop mode of operation table and systems integration with control and monitoring systemsWork in multidisciplinary teams, review SMEP design drawings to correctly develop models that accurately reflect the tunnels network, station(s) and facilitiesProvide support during commissioning and construction administration activitiesGrow the tunnel vent and underground practice in the firm by the development of pursuit strategies, technical concepts, and proposal technical approachesHelp identify, attract, and assist in recruiting additional tunneling staffMentor junior tunnel ventilation engineers to strengthen the tunnel ventilation center of excellencePublish technical articles in ISAVFT, ASHRAE and other international conferences Coordinates and provides technical expertise for mid- large-size projectsLeads technical client relationships and plays a major role in sellingLeads discipline department efforts to grow technical expertiseLeads technical business development workProvides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.

 

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering  +(10) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/ or educationProfessional registration (PE) in at least one state and willingness to register in other states if neededExperience with Regulatory requirements for tunnel ventilation and fire safety, including experience in railways and underground spaces, including NFPA 130 and NFPA 502Experience with systems engineering, integration, equipment testing and implementation

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Fifteen (15) years of tunnel Ventilation and underground structures related experienceMS in Mechanical engineeringThoroughly knowledgeable of various tunnel ventilation methods and techniqueMust have a thorough knowledge of CFD modeling and the ability to mentor and oversee work by Junior engineersMembership with relevant professional organizations and active participation in National societies and organizationsPublications in technical journals and conferences and seminarsAbility and willingness to work remotely with some occasional travel to NYCTechnical report preparation, and supervision of less experienced engineers, designers and techniciansExperienced in mechanical and electrical performance quantification of tunnel ventilation equipment Experienced in load and energy modeling, LEED, Revit and facilities MEP design requirementsIn depth understanding and a proven track record in the application of fluid flow, heat and mass transfer governing equations .Technical papers published in international conferencesCollaborate with National Tunnel and Underground Engineering Practice Risk and Quality Leaders to recommend Risk Management Plan and Quality Plan on projects

Additional InformationRelocation assistance is not available for this roleSponsorship is available for this role

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.