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