Senior Tunnel Ventilation Engineer (Design)

AECOM; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Tunnel Ventilation Engineer (Design) to grow the Americas Tunnel Practice in New York, NY. You will lead design efforts for tunnel ventilation and fire life safety across transit, rail, and highway projects, and help develop strategies, concepts, and proposals.

The role requires 8+ years in HVAC/ventilation, US citizenship, and PE registration, with willingness to travel and work in NYC. Hybrid work arrangement available and mentorship of engineers is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years design experience in HVAC/ventilation
• PE license in at least one state
• Willingness to work in NYC office with travel outside NYC
• US citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Consult on design, optimization, and construction of tunnel ventilation and fire life safety systems.
• Develop design criteria, calculations, reports, drawings, and specs.
• Create ventilation concepts and optimize capacities using SES and CFD tools.
• Support commissioning and construction administration.
• Mentor junior engineers and help grow the center of excellence.

Skills

Tunnel ventilation design

CFD analysis

Leadership & mentoring

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/HVAC Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk CAD

Bently CAD

Revit

Job description

• Full-time
• State/Province: New York
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Geography OH
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - New York, NY - 605 Third Ave
• Compensation: USD 150,000 - USD 260,000 - yearly

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Tunnel Ventilation Engineer (Design) to support our Americas Tunnel Practice in New York, New York, supporting projects locally, nationally, and internationally. This candidate will assist in growing the firm’s tunnel vent practice with development of pursuit strategies, technical concepts, and proposal technical approaches.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Consultancy in design, design optimization, and construction administration of Tunnel Ventilation and Fire Life Safety systems for transit system, rail system, and highway projects. Project facility types include bridges, tunnels, and overbuilds, including also miscellaneous industrial and utility tunnels, in locations across North America and globally.
• Development of design criteria, manuals, technical reports, designs, calculations, drawings and specifications, heating and cooling load calculations, pressure loss calculations, and related engineering processes for such facilities, under traditional design-bid-build, design-build, and other procurement formats.
• Development of ventilation concepts and strategies, and optimization of ventilation capacities integrating with others’ performance prediction for satisfaction of tenability and fire life safety requirements using 1-D Subway Environment Simulation (SES) and 3-D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Provide support during commissioning and construction administration.
• Help identify, attract, and assist in recruiting additional staff.
• Mentor more junior tunnel ventilation engineers to strengthen the tunnel ventilation center of excellence and grow technical design expertise.
• Publish technical articles in ISAVFT, ASHRAE, and other national and international venues.
• Support technical client relationships and marketing.
• Contribute to Risk Management Plan and Quality Plan on projects.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant design experience in heating ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) inclusive of heavy industrial ventilation, or mine ventilation design experience, and ancillary facilities MEP designs or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
• Professional registration (PE) in at least one state, and ability and willingness to register in other states if needed.
• Ability and willingness to work in NYC office with occasional travel outside NYC.
• US citizenship is a requirment for this role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with interdisciplinary design coordination and systems integration.
• Membership in relevant professional organizations and active participation in National societies and organizations.
• Competency in technical report writing, preparation, and editing for issue.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 12+ years of experience.
• Related experience with regulatory requirements for tunnel ventilation and fire life safety, including road, rail, transit, and special underground spaces, including NFPA 130 and NFPA 502.
• Related design experience with tunnel ventilation and underground structures.
• Knowledge of tunnel ventilation design methods and techniques.
• Publications in technical journals and conferences and seminars.
• Experience in factory and field performance qualification of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience in heating and cooling load and energy modeling, LEED certification, production level skills in Autodesk CADD, Bently CADD, and Revit.

Additional Information

• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY JANUARY9, 2027.

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.

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