MEP / Fire Protection Engineering Manager

AECOM; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Boston is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering Manager to grow and lead our building engineering practice. You will build high‑performing multi‑discipline teams, shape strategy, and deliver projects for transportation authorities, higher education, and municipal clients.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client service, and staff development, with a focus on sustainable design and high‑performance building systems.

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.

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 and act as technical leader across a range of project sizes and complexities.
• Lead interdisciplinary coordination/quality reviews and ensure engineering standards are met.
• Coach, mentor and develop engineers at all career stages, helping them achieve technical, professional, and leadership goals.
• Represent AECOM to clients, participate in interviews, and help craft winning proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client service

Business development

Education

PE license in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking an experienced, innovative and forward-thinking Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing / 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.

You’ll work with an award-winning architecture practice at the cutting edge of delivery. You’ll take the lead on major pursuits for the building engineering disciplines, manage and expand a talented team, and work directly with high-profile clients — including major U.S. airport and transportation authorities, research/science, higher education clients and municipal/state/federal agencies. If you’re passionate about sustainable design, cutting-edge HVAC systems, and want to help shape the future of high-performance buildings, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership role with autonomy and support — Build and lead your own team, with support from the executive level and peers.
• Work that matters — Design systems for complex, high-impact infrastructure in a way that will drive goals for electrification, carbon reduction, and energy performance.
• Broad opportunities for career growth and visibility — AECOM defines clear pathways of professional growth and leadership advancement.
• Collaboration — Join over 200 MEP professionals across the East Coast, plus over 700 New England multidisciplinary teammates, in a culture that values curiosity, respect, knowledge sharing and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
• Innovation — Champion new ways of delivering engineering excellence, including digital design tools, AI-enabled workflows, advanced simulation, and emerging approaches to sustainable building systems.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

• Coach, mentor and develop 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.

Success in this role will be measured by team growth, employee engagement, technical quality, client satisfaction, and successful project delivery.

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.

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.

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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.