Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $170k - $200k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

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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- 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 computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations • Prepare or direct preparation of CFD models, analyze results, recommend design modifications, and optimize system performance • Coordinate design changes and resulting effects with other project trades • Design HVAC systems with redundancy and fault-tolerant features • Design backup cooling systems, automatic switchover mechanisms, and monitoring systems • Perform heat load calculations and capacity planning for current and future data center requirements • Perform HVAC loads for administrative and common facility areas • Implement energy-efficient HVAC design 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 and heat rejection systems 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 • Collaborate with global AECOM teams on fast-paced projects for global clients • Travel occasionally for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities

🎯 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 • Experience with data center and mission-critical industry requirements • 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 a related field from an accredited university typically required • Master's degree or advanced coursework in HVAC systems or energy management preferred • Professional HVAC certifications such as CEM, BEMP, or LEED accreditation advantageous • Eligible to work in the United States • Permanent residency sponsorship available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits • Life and AD&D benefits • 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 • Potential relocation assistance for candidates interested in working from the Arlington, VA office • Permanent residency sponsorship for current H1-B visa holders in the United States

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