Mechanical Engineering Lead, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$200,000 - $240,000•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to act as the Data Center Mechanical Engineer Lead for hyperscale data center projects. The role designs and oversees construction of mechanical systems, including HVAC, piping, and fire suppression, and helps ensure data center infrastructure is reliable, efficient, and safe. It is a hands-on, client-facing position involving work with AECOM teams around the world and offers career mobility. The position is primarily remote and may be based at an AECOM office in the United States. Periodic, occasional travel scheduled in advance may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration, and other business-critical activities. An in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office is required for new hires. The position is based in Arlington, Virginia, but other AECOM office locations and remote work are possible under certain circumstances.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and ten years of relevant experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical engineering focused on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and twelve years of relevant experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical engineering focused on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Extensive mechanical engineering experience with 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 client relationships.
Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.
Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.
Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary client contact, responding to inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships and communicate regularly to understand client needs and expectations.
Coordinate across multiple disciplines and lead mechanical engineering work to deliver projects within budget and schedule, managing the HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing team.
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 meet overall project team requirements for scope and schedule.
Stay current on codes and technologies relevant to mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for hyperscale data centers.
Analyze mechanical system performance, identify areas for improvement, and recommend upgrades.
Provide technical support during construction, respond to RFIs, and address 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 technologies and equipment to improve system performance and reduce operational costs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate chiller systems with other data center infrastructure.
Analyze energy usage and identify opportunities for optimization and cost savings.