Associate Director - Data Centre Mechanical Engineering

Aecom; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director Data Centre Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design for high-profile data centre projects in Sydney, driving energy-efficient solutions and design excellence.

You will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, manage client expectations, and mentor engineers while staying ahead of sector trends. AECOM offers hybrid work options and relocation opportunities within a globally connected team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading mechanical design for data centre projects.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering; professional registration a plus.
• Global experience with data centre markets is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design excellence for data centre projects.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary project delivery within schedule and budget.
• Engage with clients to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a learning culture.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and integrate innovative solutions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentorship

Industry trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Professional engineering registration (desirable)

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director Data Centre Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design for high-profile data centre projects in Sydney, driving energy-efficient solutions and design excellence.

You will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, manage client expectations, and mentor engineers while staying ahead of sector trends. AECOM offers hybrid work options and relocation opportunities within a globally connected team.