Senior Engineer - Plumbing Engineering (Data Centers)
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Job Description
AECOM Senior Engineer - Plumbing Engineering to join our Enterprise Capabilities Design Center in Bogotá, Colombia. This role is critical in supporting the development, coordination, and delivery of design documentation from our global delivery hub. The selected candidate will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, with a strong focus on Data Centers, as well as rail, aviation, large-scale building developments, and industrial facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design of plumbing systems: domestic cold/hot water (including hot water recirculation), sanitary and vent, storm/roof drainage, fuel gas, and specialty/process plumbing as required.
- Develop basis‑of‑design, calculations (pipe sizing, pressure loss, pump sizing), schematics/p&ids, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, and technical specifications.
- Produce coordinated BIM/CAD deliverables in Revit and AutoCAD; perform clash detection and resolve interfaces with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection.
- Apply and interpret applicable codes and standards (e.g., IPC/UPC, ASPE, ASME/ASTM, backflow and cross‑connection control) and project‑specific client standards.
- Define reliability and maintainability strategies (e.g., redundancy, isolation/valving, access/maintenance, leak detection, monitoring).
- Lead QA/QC reviews, design reviews, risk identification/mitigation, and change control across project stages.
- Support procurement and construction: review submittals, respond to RFIs, evaluate value‑engineering options, and provide field/commissioning support.
- Prepare technical reports, calculations, cost estimates, and scope documents; maintain traceability and configuration control.
- Contribute to proposals, level‑of‑effort estimates, schedules, and resource planning for pursuits and active programs.
- Champion safety, quality, and sustainability, integrating water efficiency, reuse, and best practices into design.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (plumbing/building services emphasis).
- 6+ years of progressive experience in building plumbing systems design and delivery.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Revit MEP and AutoCAD; solid Excel skills for calculations and documentation.
- Working knowledge of plumbing codes/standards (IPC/UPC, ASPE guidance, backflow prevention) and local jurisdictional requirements.
- Experience performing hydraulic calculations and equipment sizing (e.g., pumps, water heaters, pressure‑reducing/boosting, storage).
- Proven track record leading design packages, coordinating across disciplines, and managing scope, schedule, and deliverables.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with client‑facing experience.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment and support occasional site visits.
- Authorization to work in the country of assignment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Building Services Engineering.
- Professional licensure/registration (e.g., PE, Chartered Engineer) and/or CPD (ASPE) credential; LEED or equivalent sustainability accreditation.
- Experience with complex facilities (e.g., healthcare, laboratories, mission‑critical/data centers, industrial).
- Advanced BIM coordination (Navisworks) and common data environment tools (BIM 360/ACC, Bluebeam).
- Familiarity with hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., Pipe‑Flo, EPANET, WaterCAD/WaterGEMS) and sizing software.
- Experience with water reuse/greywater, rainwater harvesting, and water quality/treatment interfaces.
- Construction and commissioning experience (flushing/disinfection, pressure testing, functional testing, O&M turnover).
- Exposure to automation/scripting for QA/QC or productivity (e.g., Dynamo, Python) is a plus.
Additional Information
Additional information
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship for Colombia work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future.
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