Lead Designer Mechanical - Wastewater/Water

AECO; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Lead Designer Mechanical - Wastewater/Water to be based in Mumbai, India. The role is full-time with a hybrid work model, requiring hands-on BIM leadership and project delivery across wastewater and water projects.

You will train and mentor design staff on BIM (Revit), support project teams, guide transitions from traditional BIM practices, and ensure standardization of workflows and templates across offices worldwide.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in engineering.
• 7–10 years of experience in wastewater/water practice.
• Drafting course from a recognized Institute.
• Proficiency with REVIT, AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Professional registration in home office country or pursuing it.

Responsibilities

• Provides training and technical support on BIM, creating 3D models from specifications.
• Direct project support and production, creating drawings to meet requirements.
• Educates leadership on BIM usage and manages deliverables and digital project plans.
• Lead transition from traditional BIM practices to integrated design workflows.
• Develops and implements BIM standards and templates across offices.

Skills

BIM coordination

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Lead Designer Mechanical - Wastewater/Water

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM India Global Services Private Limited
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: Group Support

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Start here. Grow here.

AECOM is seeking a Lead Designer Mechanical - Wastewater/Water to be based inMumbai, India. Candidates will be responsible for the following activities:

• Provides training and technical support to design staff on the Building Information Modeling system, which provides 3D models using project specifications and content.
• Direct project support and production to assigned projects and create the drawings as required using the standards and content to meet the job requirements (objects within the drawing, doors, lights, etc.).
• Provide ongoing support for all BIM applications and work closely with Design.
• Technology Manager to guide the transition from traditional BIM practices and deliverables into a more integrated design.
• To educate office leadership and operations in the use of BIM tools on projects and to assist teams at the onset of their project to manage expectations for deliverables and digital project plan to meet project goals.
• Generating BIM documents to submit for construction/bidding purposes and Participating in Mechanical Coordination phases of projects when Revit models are required for clash detection.
• Mentoring local Revit leadership, developing project-specific implementation strategies and collaborating with project teams to ensure BIM success by Standardizing and document Revit workflows & best practices.
• Maintain BIM standards and design templates to ensure quality and consistency of design environment and deliverables throughout various offices worldwide.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college, institute or university.
• 7 - 10 Years of experience in wastewater/water industry.
• Drafting course from a recognized institute.
• Working experience using REVIT, Autocad and Microstation
• Professional registration in their designated home office country or be in active pursuit of such registration.

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.