MEP / Fire Protection Engineering Manager

About the role

AECOM is seeking an experienced, innovative and forward-thinking MEP/Fire Protection Engineering Manager to help grow and lead our building engineering practice in Boston. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building high-performing teams across disciplines, shaping strategy, and making a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow AECOM's building engineering practice in Boston, balancing technical excellence, team development, client service, and business performance.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan to expand local MEP capabilities and build an integrated, multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Drive major project pursuits — both stand-alone MEP/FP work and as part of larger multi-discipline teams.
• Act as technical leader and quality reviewer across a range of project sizes and complexities, creating an environment where talented engineers can do their best work.
• 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.
• Cook up and mentor engineers at all career stages, helping them achieve technical, professional, and leadership goals.
• 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.
• Provide technical vision and thought leadership for mechanical engineering across the Boston practice.

Requirements

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience on multi-disciplinary projects.
• 2+ years of HVAC or mechanical team leadership experience.
• PE license in Mechanical Engineering, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional U.S. states.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience on multi-disciplinary projects. 2+ years of HVAC or mechanical team leadership experience. PE license in Mechanical Engineering, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional U.S. states.
• Preferred Qualifications: 15+ years of experience including at least two in a leadership role. Affinity for client service and business development. Proven ability to build positive working relationships and lead through influence and inclusivity. Experience with aviation, transportation and/or federal sector projects. Strong background in sustainable and high-performance building design. Familiarity with central utility plant systems.

Benefits

This is an opportunity to shape the future of AECOM's building engineering practice in Boston. You'll play a key role in developing exceptional engineers, delivering transformative projects, and advancing sustainable solutions that improve communities and create lasting impact.

Pay

$185,000 to $225,000 annually

Schedule

Hybrid model