Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

🔥 21 hours ago

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $170k - $200k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 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 air/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 computational fluid dynamics analyses to optimize airflow and system performance • Prepare or direct preparation of CFD models and analyze results to recommend design modifications • Coordinate design changes and resulting 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 for IT equipment, power density, anticipated growth, construction phasing, and facility administrative/common areas • Implement energy-efficient HVAC strategies, including economizers, variable speed drives, energy recovery systems, and airflow management • Design filtration systems and air-quality monitoring mechanisms to protect IT equipment • 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 fast-paced data center projects for global clients • Collaborate with AECOM teams around the world

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 8+ 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 TER Standard Topology as per Uptime Institute, TIA 942, and ANSI/BICSI 002 • Experience or knowledge of HVAC systems and energy management • Eligible to work in the United States • Current H1-B visa holders may be eligible for permanent residency sponsorship • Preferred: master's degree or advanced coursework in HVAC systems or energy management • Preferred: CEM, BEMP, or LEED accreditation

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work schedule • Occasional scheduled business travel • Permanent residency sponsorship available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States • Relocation assistance may be available for candidates interested in working from the Arlington, VA office • Medical, dental, vision, 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