Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM•Phoenix, AZ

9h•$120,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer specializing in hyperscale data centers to serve as a Data Center Plumbing Lead. The role designs plumbing systems for large-scale data centers and serves as lead engineer on hyperscale data center projects. It is primarily remote and may be based in the U.S. where AECOM has an office. Occasional, advance-scheduled travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration, or other business-critical activities, and occasional site visits may be needed. This is a hands-on, client-facing position working with global teams on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects. The role provides technical leadership and expertise across studies and design, approves and signs off on work, supports client presentations, reviews quality, contributes to proposals, and estimates engineering budgets and schedules. AECOM describes the role as offering upward career mobility. The posting states that relocation and U.S. employment authorization sponsorship are unavailable. AECOM intends to fill this current vacancy by January 11, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 6 years of experience in building systems engineering, primarily focused on plumbing system design for large buildings.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
Working knowledge of applicable local and national building codes.
Proficiency in engineering calculations, spreadsheets, and report writing.
A well-rounded background in plumbing project design and delivery.
Willingness to travel as required.
Knowledge of sustainable plumbing design and basic LEED building practices.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of relevant experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer.
Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD).
Strong written communication, presentation, and client interface skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead engineer on hyperscale data center projects.
Provide specialized technical input to studies and design in the plumbing area of expertise.
Approve and sign off on work.
Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to develop specifications and design criteria.
Provide technical expertise for studies and design efforts.
Present complex technical solutions to clients.
Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others.
Participate in developing technical proposals.
Estimate engineering budgets and schedules for large projects.