Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

At APTIM , we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Summary:

APTIM is seeking mid-level engineers to join our team of engineering professionals serving our Government and Commercial programs.

Aptim is a leading provider in integrated, comprehensive services in a variety of markets and industry. We offer consulting, engineering, construction, scientific program and project management services to meet the customer needs in environmental and infrastructure markets. Our highly skilled multi-discipline teams of professionals are strategically located throughout the United States and abroad to efficiently provide safe and sustainable solutions to complex challenges faced by government, public institutions, and commercial clients.

Engineers will apply critical thinking skills to initial planning, procurement support, plan development, design, construction and commissioning phases of projects. APTIM expects our engineers to be creative problem solvers and actively look for the best way to support our varied Government and commercial clients. Engineers will often work on multiple projects simultaneously and perform other duties as required. This position will require prior knowledge of the engineering and construction industry. Understanding of basic corporate mechanisms such as scopes of work, construction safety protocols, and experience in a professional work environment. This position immediately offers opportunities to grow professionally while solving problems in the engineering and construction industry. Engineers typically serve the projects in both the field (domestic and international assignments) and the office, as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• A seasoned experienced professional with a full understanding of mechanical engineering resolving a wide range of issues in creative ways
• Experience in HVAC, ASHRAE, SMACNA ACGIH Codes
• Building Load Calculation Software Carrier HAP experience
• Duct sizing and pressure drop calculations
• HVAC Equipment sizing and specifications, AHU's, DX Units, Chillers, Pumping systems, Cooling towers, Boilers and Heat exchangers.
• Broad application of principles, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering, plus working knowledge of other related fields
• Provides resolution to a diverse scope and range of complex problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Development of project design basis, development of specifications, and performance of detailed engineering.
• Ensures conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• May perform in project leadership role and/or may supervise the activities of lower level personnel
• Contributes to a team environment. Perform detailed technical analysis of complex project issues.
• Break complex technical tasks into manageable subtasks.
• Travel to site locations to provide engineering support, meetings with clients, and meetings at other company offices to support engineering efforts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 -- 10 years related experience.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and technical engineering software, some CADD experience (AutoCAD, REVIT and/or MicroStation) along with good verbal and writing skills
• Candidates must be willing to travel for infrequent field assignments.
• Mechanical, plumbing experience is a plus
• Nuclear experience is a plus
• Field experience is a plus
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to pass a background check to gain access to government facilities
• FE and EIT candidates preferred.
• PE is a plus
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse team setting
• Willingness to work across Engineering disciplines
• Strong multitasking skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

Who we are and what we do:

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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