Mechanical Engineer

Overview

AECOM is hiring an ambitious Mechanical Engineer for its Dublin team. The role offers the chance to work across a varied portfolio that includes commercial, healthcare, education, residential, industrial, and public infrastructure projects. You will work in a multidisciplinary consultancy setting and help shape mechanical building services solutions that are technically sound, commercially sensible, and aligned with sustainability goals.

What you will do

• Create mechanical building services designs covering HVAC, domestic water services, drainage, public health systems, and low-carbon energy solutions.
• Produce calculations, specifications, technical notes, and other design documentation.
• Use industry-standard design tools and BIM software to develop mechanical solutions.
• Support projects from early concept and feasibility stages through detailed design, construction, and final handover.
• Work with electrical, structural, architectural, and specialist teams to coordinate integrated designs.
• Take part in client discussions, design meetings, and site visits when needed.
• Make sure designs meet applicable regulations, standards, sustainability goals, and accepted industry practice.
• Spot technical issues and help develop practical, efficient engineering responses.
• Guide and support graduate and junior engineers in the team.
• Deliver assignments within agreed quality, budget, and programme requirements.
• Help develop sustainable, energy-efficient building services approaches that meet project and client aims.

What AECOM is looking for

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Prior experience in a building services consultancy delivering mechanical design work across multiple sectors.
• Working knowledge of Irish and UK building regulations, standards, and mechanical building services design methods.
• Ability to use mechanical design software and BIM platforms, including Revit.
• Understanding of HVAC, public health, low-carbon, and sustainable building services systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client and stakeholder interactions.
• Capability to work independently as well as within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good problem-solving ability with a practical, innovative approach to engineering.
• Commitment to professional growth and progress toward, or possession of, Chartered Engineer status through Engineers Ireland, CIBSE, or an equivalent body.

Additional information

AECOM describes itself as a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on helping communities thrive through work in transport, buildings, water, energy, and the environment. The company says it operates with a shared purpose of delivering better outcomes through technical and digital expertise, equity, diversity and inclusion, and ESG priorities.

Hybrid work options are available. Depending on the assignment, work may be based from an AECOM office, a remote location, or a client site.

New hires must complete in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment. This requirement is part of the company’s recruitment security measures.

The company states that it offers compensation, benefits, and well-being programs, along with access to leading technology, flexible working, and impactful projects. It also identifies itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.

Applicants who meet the minimum or essential criteria and have a disability or long-term condition are to be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. Reasonable accommodations can be requested via [email protected].

For more details about the role, the recruiter named is Colum Calnan. AECOM also invites candidates to explore its employer brand and employee stories through its social channels.

About AECOM

AECOM is a Fortune 500 infrastructure consulting firm that provides services across the full project lifecycle, from advisory and planning through design, engineering, program management, and construction management. Its work spans transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and environmental projects for public and private sector clients worldwide.