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Job Description
AECOM GTA is currently seeking a Tunnel Ventilation and CFD Lead – Transit & Rail with specialized skills in Railway Systems, to join our Transit & Rail Systems Team and work with a multidisciplinary team delivering an existing and future portfolio of projects.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Design, design optimization and construction administration of Ventilation Fire & Life Safety systems for transit/highway tunnels, overbuilds, industrial, utility, commercial and process facilities.
Working collaboratively with the Systems and TVS manager to develop team capability and expand to other sectors.
Develop design criteria manuals, technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications, heating and cooling load calculations, and pressure loss calculations for such facilities.
Leads sub-consultants and other disciplines to deliver project needs from FLS/TVS perspective.
Develop ventilation concepts and strategies for the determination of tenability and fire life safety requirements using 3-D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Optimize ventilation capacities using CFD, space proof, layout and design Tunnel Ventilation equipment including equipment access and removal plans.
Develop mode of operations table and systems integration with control and monitoring systems.
Work in multidisciplinary teams, review SMEP design drawings to correctly develop models that accurately reflect the tunnels network, station(s) and facilities.
Reviewing and validating project documents to understand client's requirements and needs.
Help grow the tunnel vent and underground practice in the firm by the development of pursuit strategies, technical concepts, and proposal technical approaches
Help identify, attract, and assist in recruiting additional staff.
Mentor junior Tunnel Ventilation engineers to strengthen the Tunnel Ventilation center of excellence.
Publish technical articles in ISAVFT, ASHRAE and other international conferences.
Coordinates and provides technical expertise for mid- large-size projects.
Helps lead technical client relationships and plays a major role in projects.
Helps lead discipline department efforts to grow technical expertise.
Helps lead technical business development work
Leads technical team as per projects needs and requirements
Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in a Mechanical Engineering + 8+ years of relevant experience in Rail Systems, Tunnel Ventilation, Fire & Life Safety and computational and experimental
P Eng or eligibility
Driving License
Preferred Qualifications:
Fifteen (15) years of tunnel Ventilation and underground structures-related experience.
MS in Mechanical Engineering or above.
fluid dynamics
Certified user ANSYS CFD
Extensive experience with Regulatory requirements for Tunnel Ventilation and fire safety, including experience in railways and underground spaces, including NFPA 130 and NFPA 502.
Extensive experience with systems engineering, integration, equipment testing and implementation.
Thoroughly knowledgeable of various Tunnel Ventilation methods and techniques.
Must have a thorough knowledge of CFD modelling and the ability to mentor and oversee work by Junior engineers.
Membership with relevant professional organizations, PEng is required
Publications in technical journals, conferences, and seminars.
Ability and willingness to work hybrid and be present in the project office.
Technical report preparation and supervision of less experienced engineers, designers, and technicians
Experienced in mechanical and electrical performance quantification of Tunnel Ventilation equipment.
Experienced in load and energy modelling, Revit and facilities MEP design requirements.
In-depth understanding and a proven track record in the application of fluid flow, heat and mass transfer governing equations.
Collaborate with National Tunnel and Underground Engineering Practice Risk and Quality Leaders to recommend Risk Management Plan and Quality Plan on projects.
Additional Information
Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position typically is $120,000 - $180,000.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10104141
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
