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Mechanical Engineering Lead, Data Centers

🔥 1 hour ago

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

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💵 $200k - $240k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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AECOM

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

• Design and oversee construction of mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, including HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems • Act as the primary client point of contact and respond to inquiries and concerns • Develop and maintain strong client relationships • Coordinate multiple disciplines and lead the mechanical engineering team, including HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing • Deliver projects within budget and on schedule • Develop detailed specifications for mechanical equipment, including pumps, fans, and air handling units • Write internal and external reports based on findings • Ensure discipline plans meet project scope and schedule requirements • Stay current on codes and technologies for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems • Analyze and evaluate mechanical system performance and recommend improvements or upgrades • Provide technical support during construction, respond to RFIs, and address issues • Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed • Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations • Evaluate and recommend technologies and equipment to improve performance and reduce operational costs • Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate chiller systems with data center infrastructure • Analyze energy usage and identify optimization and cost-saving opportunities • Work with global AECOM teams on high-profile data center projects

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education • Professional Engineer License (P.E.) is required • Extensive experience in mechanical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities • Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems design and construction • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients • Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience • Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software • Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards • Eligibility to work in the United States • Occasional scheduled travel may be required • Must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location • Relocation is not available for this position

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits • Life and AD&D insurance • 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 • In-person Day 1 onboarding • Permanent residency sponsorship for current H1-B visa holders in the United States

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