Hydro-Mechanical Engineer – Water needed at AECOM

Job Description

• AECOM is looking to employ an Engineer – Hydromechanical

Technical Excellence

• Mechanical equipment in water conveyance systems, gates, control valves; screens hoists, etc. experience critical
• Experience in the design of bulk fluid conveyance systems: bulk pipelines, valve chambers, surge mitigation; network distribution systems, pump stations; water treatment plants, etc.
• Should understand standard fluid conveyance components, how they work, what their limitations are, and how to use them within a design
• Experience with inter-discipline coordination – electrical; instrumental; civil structural, etc. Must be able to have meaningful discussions on a technical level on these disciplines, and defer to discipline leads to make final decisions
• Constructability and Safety in Design must be in mind during the design process.
• Must be able to have robust discussions with stakeholders, get complex ideas across, discuss critical items with other specialists, and manage other personalities, conflicts, etc, while still guiding the discussion to a meaningful result – a solution for the technical problem.
• Must be solution-driven; have a positive outlook; and be able to weather the client’s abuse even when not guilty.
• Must have the ability to understand drawings,3D design and do CAD reviews, calculations and be general fluid conveyance excellence track record

Qualifications:

• BEng Degree (Mech) from a recognised university
• M Degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering or related field)
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in hydro-mechanical engineering or related field
• Demonstrated experience with hydraulic systems and fluid dynamics
• In-depth knowledge of water treatment processes and technologies
• Proficiency in CAD software and 3D modelling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with project management and stakeholder engagement
• Thorough knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with inter-discipline coordination (electrical, instrumental, civil structural, etc.)
• Understanding of constructability and Safety in Design principles