Tunnel Ventilation Specialist

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AECOM GTA is currently seeking a **Tunnel Ventilation Specialist **in Transit & Rail with experience in railway or similar complex projects, to join our Transit and Rail Team in Ontario and work with a multidisciplinary team delivering an existing and future portfolio of projects.

**Responsibilities**
- Mechanical engineering with an emphasis on the design development, design review and technical reporting of infrastructure systems, including fire and life safety systems and tunnel ventilation systems for transit systems.
- Supports the design and support of systems analyses for tunnel fires and personal safety.
- Preparation of technical reports in various engineering phases, design development, construction design, design reports and technical analysis.
- Participating in meetings with different disciplines and the client.
- Assumes some project management tasks and responsibilities to track and forecast project performance, deliverables, and schedule.
- Performs design calculations and ensures plans are compliant with codes and standards.
- Support BIM and design teams in preparing required drawings for projects at different phases.
- Understand calculations to produce study plans, specifications, and reports.
- Build good relationships with clients and maintain regular industry liaison.
- Develop your professional profile through publications in engineering journals.

**Qualifications** Minimum**:

- 6+ years of experience in mechanical design
- 3+ years of experience in SES modelling.

**Preferred Skills Required**:

- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- To work alone or in a team under minimum supervision.
- Be able to understand and achieve cost, quality, and timeline goals.
- Ability to maintain good business relations with the various parties involved.
- Time management skills and good adaptation to change.
- Strong communication skills and good interpersonal relationships in complex and changing environments.
- Fundamental technical engineering knowledge and strong problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with ventilation equipment specification, controls, and fire life safety codes and standards (NFPA, AMCA, ASHRAE) with emphasis on NFPA 130 and NFPA 502 preferred
- Familiarity with local codes and standards
- Familiarity with Building Codes and NFPA standards
- Good verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of common office software
- Self-motivated and experienced in performing calculations and delivering quality work.
- Demonstrated abilities to work within project timeframes and budget constraints.
- Ability to travel to clients and job sites and be willing to attend meetings after regular business hours - some travel may be required

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