Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

🔥 18 hours ago

🏄 California, Virginia – Remote

🏄 California – Remote ⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $150k - $195k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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AECOM

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver innovative solutions to the most complex challenges while creating legacies for generations to come. Focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion, AECOM leverages technical expertise and digital innovation to drive transformative outcomes in infrastructure development, sustainability, and social systems. The company provides a wide range of services, including architecture & design, construction management, engineering, and environmental services across various markets such as transportation, energy, healthcare, and national governments. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, technical excellence, and community impact, AECOM is committed to building a better world.

📋 Description

• Develop and design data center heat rejection and HVAC systems • Select air- and water-side cooling systems, including fan wall units, CRAHs, chilled water systems, DX systems, CRAC units, in-row cooling, and containment solutions • Conduct internal and external CFD simulations to optimize airflow, identify hotspots, analyze transient periods, and evaluate building or campus-wide component interactions • Prepare or direct CFD models, analyze results, recommend design modifications, and optimize system performance • Coordinate design changes and effects with other project trades • Design redundant and fault-tolerant HVAC systems, including backup cooling, automatic switchover, and monitoring systems • Perform heat load calculations and capacity planning based on IT equipment, power density, anticipated growth, and construction phasing • Perform HVAC loads for administrative and common facility areas • Implement energy-efficient HVAC strategies, including economizers, variable speed drives, energy recovery systems, and airflow optimization • Design filtration systems and air-quality monitoring mechanisms • Address particulate matter, humidity control, and contaminant removal • Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate HVAC with electrical infrastructure, UPS, emergency power, fire suppression, and other critical systems • Work in a hands-on, client-facing role on high-profile data center projects with global teams

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education • Experience in data center mechanical and electrical equipment installation and operation • P.E. registration is required • Familiarity with the tech sector, mission critical, and data center industry • Knowledge of data center TER Standard Topology per Uptime Institute, TIA 942, and ANSI/BICSI 002 • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC engineering, or related field from an accredited university typically required • Knowledge or experience in HVAC systems or energy management • Professional HVAC certifications such as CEM, BEMP, or LEED accreditation advantageous • Ability to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship • Ability to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office • Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work schedule • Medical, dental, and vision benefits • Life, AD&D, and disability benefits • Paid time off • Leaves of absence • Voluntary benefits and perks • Flexible work options • Well-being resources • Employee assistance program • Business travel insurance • Service recognition awards • Retirement savings plan • Employee stock purchase plan • Award-winning training and development programs • Career growth and leadership development opportunities

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