Senior Fire Engineer - Tunnel Ventilation

About the role

AECOM Spain Building Engineering team is looking for an experienced Tunnel Ventilation Specialist to join its project delivery team. The role covers multi-disciplinary projects across sectors such as rail, highways, industrial, healthcare, leisure, aviation, commercial and defense, and includes mentoring junior colleagues and managing moderate to large scale projects. It is based in the Madrid or Barcelona office under a hybrid remote model.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare engineering calculations for the design
• Design drawings and specifications of mechanical ventilation systems for tunnels
• Ensure accuracy of design and contract documents
• Collaborate with other disciplines and teams within the company
• Attend relevant meetings as needed
• Carry out innovative mechanical design and modeling, and computerized flow analyses

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience designing fire protection systems, with a focus on tunnel and mechanical ventilation
• Fluent spoken and written English and Spanish
• Intern engineer certificate
• Self-motivated, experienced in performing calculations, with attention to detail and good organization

Required skills

• CAD software and tools such as SES, CFD and FDS
• Familiarity with fans, controls and fire life safety codes and standards (NFPA, AMCA, ASHRAE)
• Familiarity with BIM

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
• Training and development programs and a global team environment