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APTIM Corp.

Sr. Mechanical Engineer HVAC Systems

APTIM Corp., Denver, CO


Job Description

At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview

APTIM is seeking senior-level engineers to join our team of engineering professionals serving our Government and Commercial programs.

Aptim is a leading provider in integrated, comprehensive services in a variety of markets and industry. We offer consulting, engineering, construction, scientific program and project management services to meet the customer needs in environmental and infrastructure markets. Our highly skilled multi-discipline teams of professionals are strategically located throughout the United States and abroad to efficiently provide safe and sustainable solutions to complex challenges faced by government, public institutions, and commercial clients.

Engineers will apply critical thinking skills to initial planning, procurement support, plan development, design, construction and commissioning phases of projects. APTIM expects our engineers to be creative problem solvers and actively look for the best way to support our varied Government and commercial clients. Engineers will often work on multiple projects simultaneously and perform other duties as required. This position will require prior knowledge of the engineering and construction industry. Understanding of corporate mechanisms such as scopes of work, construction safety protocols, and experience in a professional work environment. This position immediately offers opportunities for continuous growth while solving problems in the engineering and construction industry. Engineers typically serve the projects in both the field (domestic and international assignments) and the office, as necessary.

What you can expect from APTIM:

  • Work that is worthy of your time and talent
  • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
  • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
  • A voice in making our company better
  • Investment into your personal and professional development


Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • A seasoned experienced professional with a full understanding of mechanical engineering resolving a wide range of issues in creative ways.
  • Experience in HVAC, ASHRAE, SMACNA ACGIH Codes
  • Building Load Calculation Software Trane Trace or Carrier HAP experience
  • Duct sizing and pressure drop calculations.
  • HVAC Equipment sizing and specifications, AHU's, DX Units, Chillers, Pumping systems, Cooling Towers, Boilers and Heat exchangers.
  • Broad application of principles, theories and concepts in HVAC and mechanical engineering, plus working knowledge of other related fields
  • Work with young engineering team members providing oversight and training.
  • Provides resolution to a diverse scope and range of complex problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
  • Development of project design basis, development of specifications, and performance of detailed engineering.
  • Ensures conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
  • May perform in project leadership role and/or may supervise the activities of lower level personnel
  • Contributes to a team environment. Perform detailed technical analysis of complex project issues.
  • Break complex technical tasks into manageable subtasks.
  • Travel to site locations to provide engineering support, meetings with clients, and meetings at other company offices to support engineering efforts.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Requires Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years related experience.

  • Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and technical engineering software, some CADD experience (AutoCAD, REVIT and/or MicroStation) along with good verbal and writing skills.
  • Candidates must be willing to travel for infrequent field assignments.
  • Mechanical, plumbing experience is a plus.
  • Nuclear experience is a plus.
  • Field experience is a plus.
  • Construction experience and certifications a plus.
  • Must be a US Citizen and be able to pass a background check to gain access to government facilities.
  • PE is a requirement.
  • Certified Energy Manager is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and in a diverse team setting.
  • Willingness to work across Engineering disciplines.
  • Strong multitasking skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills


Who we are and what we do:

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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Additional Job Information

APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families. APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death dismemberment, optional accidental death dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc. APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law. The targeted salary for this position is $130,000-$170,000.