Tunnel Ventilation Specialist

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AECOM GTA is currently seeking a Tunnel Ventilation Specialist in Transit & Rail with experience in railway or similar complex projects, to join our Transit and Rail Team in Ontario and work with a multidisciplinary team delivering an existing and future portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical engineering with an emphasis on the design development, design review and technical reporting of infrastructure systems, including fire and life safety systems and tunnel ventilation systems for transit systems. 
• Supports the design and support of systems analyses for tunnel fires and personal safety. 
• Preparation of technical reports in various engineering phases, design development, construction design, design reports and technical analysis. 
• Participating in meetings with different disciplines and the client. 
• Assumes some project management tasks and responsibilities to track and forecast project performance, deliverables, and schedule. 
• Performs design calculations and ensures plans are compliant with codes and standards. 
• Support BIM and design teams in preparing required drawings for projects at different phases.
• Understand calculations to produce study plans, specifications, and reports. 
• Build good relationships with clients and maintain regular industry liaison.
• Develop your professional profile through publications in engineering journals.

Minimum:

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and higher education will be an asset to the candidate.
• 6+ years of experience in mechanical design
• 3+ years of experience in SES modelling.

Preferred Skills Required:

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• To work alone or in a team under minimum supervision. 
• Be able to understand and achieve cost, quality, and timeline goals. 
• Ability to maintain good business relations with the various parties involved. 
• Time management skills and good adaptation to change. 
• Strong communication skills and good interpersonal relationships in complex and changing environments. 
• Fundamental technical engineering knowledge and strong problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with ventilation equipment specification, controls, and fire life safety codes and standards (NFPA, AMCA, ASHRAE) with emphasis on NFPA 130 and NFPA 502 preferred
• Familiarity with local codes and standards
• Familiarity with Building Codes and NFPA standards
• Good verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of common office software
• Self-motivated and experienced in performing calculations and delivering quality work.
• SES and BIM experience will be an asset to the candidate.
• Demonstrated abilities to work within project timeframes and budget constraints.
• Ability to travel to clients and job sites and be willing to attend meetings after regular business hours – some travel may be required

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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