Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

🕒 August 11

⚔️ 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 tailored for data centers • Select appropriate air/water-side cooling systems, including fan wall units, CRAHs, chilled water, DX, CRAC, in-row cooling, and containment solutions • Conduct internal and external CFD simulations to optimize airflow, identify hotspots, assess component interactions, and recommend design modifications • Coordinate CFD-related 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 project phasing • Perform HVAC loads for administrative and common facility sections • Implement energy-efficient HVAC strategies, including economizers, variable speed drives, energy recovery, and airflow optimization • Design filtration and air-quality monitoring systems addressing particulates, humidity, and contaminants • Coordinate HVAC and heat-rejection systems with electrical infrastructure, UPS, emergency power, fire suppression, and other critical systems • Work hands-on in a client-facing role on high-profile data center projects • Collaborate with global AECOM teams on fast-paced projects for global clients

🎯 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 • Knowledge of data center Tier Standard Topology, TIA 942, and ANSI/BICSI 002 • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC engineering, or a related field from an accredited university is typically required • Knowledge of data center and mission-critical industry requirements, including scale, speed, and consistency • Professional HVAC certifications such as CEM, BEMP, or LEED accreditation are advantageous • Master's degree or advanced coursework in HVAC systems or energy management is preferred • Must be able to work remotely from an eligible U.S. location where AECOM has an office • Relocation is not available • Sponsorship is not available

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits • Paid time off • Leaves of absences • 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 • Resources to expand technical expertise and leadership skills