Job Description

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong technical expertise in the design, specification, and integration of large-scale mechanical components for dams and hydropower schemes. This role will focus on pressure pipelines (penstocks), high-capacity valves, and hydraulic or mechanical gates, supporting both new installations and asset rehabilitation.Key Responsibilities:

• Design and specify large-diameter steel penstocks, expansion joints, anchor blocks, and supports
• Select and integrate isolation and control valves (e.g. spherical, butterfly, Howell-Bunger)
• Develop gate layouts including radial, vertical lift, and slide gates with appropriate actuation systems
• Evaluate structural and fatigue performance under transient hydraulic loads
• Collaborate with civil, hydraulic, and structural teams to coordinate mechanical interfaces
• Support procurement, fabrication reviews, and site installation planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in hydro-mechanical design for dams, hydropower, or large water infrastructure
• Solid understanding of transient load effects, fatigue, and pressure boundary design
• Familiarity with international standards (e.g. ASME, AWWA, EN) for pressure equipment and valves
• Experience coordinating with civil and structural teams on embedded parts and foundations
• Proficiency in mechanical analysis tools and CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, Inventor, ANSYS)

Additional InformationWith infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.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.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.Join us and let's get started.AECOM does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AECOM explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AECOM and in the absence of a signed Agreement, AECOM will not consider or agree to payment of any recruitment fee.About AECOMAECOM 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 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.What makes AECOM a great place to workYou 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.

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