Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

🔥 18 hours ago

⚔️ Virginia – 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 heat rejection and HVAC systems for data centers • 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, assess transient periods, and evaluate campus-wide system interactions • Prepare or direct CFD models, analyze results, recommend design modifications, and coordinate changes with other trades • Design redundant and fault-tolerant HVAC systems, including backup cooling, automatic switchover, and monitoring systems • Perform heat-load calculations and capacity planning for current and future data center expansions • Perform HVAC loads for administrative and common facility areas • Implement energy-efficient HVAC strategies, including economizers, variable-speed drives, energy recovery, and airflow optimization • Design filtration and air-quality monitoring systems to protect IT equipment • Coordinate HVAC and heat-rejection systems with electrical infrastructure, UPS, emergency power, fire suppression, and other critical systems • Work hands-on with clients and collaborate with global AECOM teams on fast-paced data center projects

🎯 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 • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC engineering, or a related field from an accredited university is typically required • Knowledge of data center Tier Standard Topology per Uptime Institute, TIA 942, and ANSI/BICSI 002 • Familiarity with data center, mission critical, and technology-sector requirements • Knowledge of HVAC systems and energy management • Professional HVAC certifications such as CEM, BEMP, or LEED accreditation are advantageous • Ability to work in the United States; sponsorship for US employment authorization is unavailable • Ability to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office • Occasional travel availability for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration, and business-critical activities

🏖️ Benefits

• 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 • Training and development programs • Career growth and mobility opportunities • Global and local project opportunities

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