Full-time

State/Province: Massachusetts

Business Group: DCS

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Primary Location: US - Boston, MA - One Federal St

Compensation: USD 160,000 - USD 220,000 - yearly

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we are delivering a better world through infrastructure, water, energy and buildings work that helps communities thrive. We are the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve 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 bold ideas and join a global team of professionals delivering projects that create a positive impact worldwide.

We are one global team driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Mechanical Engineering Discipline Lead/Engineering Manager to help grow and lead our building engineering practice in Boston. This is a leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on building high-performing teams across multiple locations, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, shaping strategy, and making a real impact on innovative projects. Key to this role is guiding the integration of AI into practice.

You'll lead major pursuits, manage and grow a talented engineering team, and work directly with high-profile clients including major U.S. airport and transportation authorities, research/science and higher education clients, and federal agencies. If you're passionate about sustainable design and cutting-edge HVAC systems, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership role with autonomy - Build and lead your own team, with support from the executive level and peers.
• Work that matters - Design systems for complex, high-impact infrastructure with energy conservation in mind.
• Growth and visibility - Drive strategy, win major work, and grow with us.
• Collaboration - Partner with technical experts and business strategists across disciplines.
• Innovation - Focus on delivering projects that utilize AI for efficiency, electrification, carbon reduction and energy performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage AECOM's building engineering operations in Boston, with emphasis on team growth and performance.
• Oversee and grow the Mechanical (HVAC) department, mentoring staff and managing project delivery.
• Develop and execute a strategy to add electrical and plumbing engineering staff to build a thriving local MEP team.
• Drive major project pursuits - stand-alone MEP/FP work and as part of larger multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with other AECOM offices and business lines to optimize project staffing and delivery.
• Oversee HVAC design across a range of project sizes and complexities.
• Act as technical leader and quality reviewer, ensuring consistent, high-caliber output.
• Serve as design manager on complex projects, working with project managers to deliver high-quality documents.
• Lead interdisciplinary coordination/quality reviews and ensure engineering standards are met.
• Guide team members in their work, assign tasks and support professional development.
• Manage forecasting, resource planning, and staff performance, including goal-setting and annual reviews for the mechanical department; assist the electrical department manager as needed.
• Represent AECOM to clients, participate in interviews, and help craft winning proposals.
• Stay current with trends, tools, and best practices in high-performance mechanical design.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering, with ability to obtain licensure in additional U.S. states.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License in Massachusetts preferred.
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience on multi-disciplinary projects.
• 5+ years of HVAC or mechanical team leadership experience.
• 2+ years in an engineering lead or design management role.
• Affinity for business development.
• Experience with aviation sector projects.
• Strong background in sustainable and high-performance building design.
• Familiarity with central utility plant systems.

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

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, wellness resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, and retirement plans.

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader, delivering challenging projects across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. We partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue in the billions. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions. You will work on groundbreaking projects and have access to cutting-edge technology and a network of experts. Our training and development programs are designed to grow technical expertise and leadership skills. We value respect, collaboration and community, with opportunities to grow within a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are committed to confidentiality in line with EEO guidelines.