Senior Mechanical Engineering Discipline Lead / Engineering Manager

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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 an exciting 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, multidisciplinary projects. Key to this role will be guiding the appropriate integration of AI into practice.

You’ll take the lead on major pursuits, manage and expand a talented engineering team, and work directly with high-profile clients — including major U.S. airport and transportation authorities, research/science, higher education clients and federal agencies. If you’re passionate about sustainable design, cutting-edge HVAC systems, and want to help shape the future of high-performance buildings, 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 in a way that will conserve energy resources.
• Growth and visibility — Drive strategy, win major work, and grow with us.
• Collaboration — Partner with leading technical experts and business strategists across architecture and engineering disciplines.
• Innovation — Help deliver projects that focus on utilizing AI for efficiency.               electrification, carbon reduction, and energy performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage AECOM’s building engineering operations in Boston, with an emphasis on team growth and performance.
• Oversee and grow the Mechanical (HVAC) department, including 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 — both stand-alone MEP/FP work and as part of larger multi-discipline 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 with significant engineering scope working closely 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, assigning tasks and supporting their professional development.
• Manage forecasting, resource planning, and staff performance, including goal-setting and annual reviews for mechanical department. Assist the electrical department manager to do the same.
• Represent AECOM to clients, participate in interviews, and help craft winning proposals.
• Stay current with the latest 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.
• PE license in Mechanical Engineering, with the 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, 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 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.