Mechanical Engineering Lead, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
This position is based in Arlington, VA, however, is open to other AECOM office locations and remote work under certain circumstances. Although primarily remote, occasional travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities. Travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance.
About the role
AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience on Hyperscale Data Center projects to act as Data Center Mechanical Engineer Lead. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and experience working with high-density data centers. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with an opportunity for upward career mobility.
AECOM is a leader in the global data center consulting industry with robust teams in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with our teams around the world on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects for global clients.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regularly communicating with them to understand their needs and expectations
- Coordinate with multiple disciplines and act as lead mechanical engineer to ensure that projects are delivered within budget and on schedule while managing the mechanical team including HVAC, fire protection, plumbing
- Develop detailed specifications for mechanical equipment, including pumps, fans, and air handling units
- Write reports for internal and external purposes based on findings
- Ensure discipline plans that are created to meet overall project team requirements for project scope and schedule
- Stay current on codes and technologies appropriate to the mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems related to hyperscale data centers
- Analyze and evaluate mechanical system performance, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for upgrades
- Provide technical support during the construction phase, responding to RFIs and addressing any issues that arise
- Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and mechanical engineers, to ensure seamless integration of the chiller systems with other data center infrastructure
- Analyze energy usage, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost savings
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
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering plus twelve (12) 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
- 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
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position. Sponsorship is available for this position.
Pay
$110,000 - $130,000 per year
Benefits
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
- Paid time off, leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources
- Employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan