Associate Director, Mechanical (Data Centers)

AECOM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Singapore seeks an Associate Director - Mechanical Data Centre Design to lead the mechanical design delivery for data centre projects and to act as a technical expert within multi-disciplinary teams. You will drive project excellence, strengthen client partnerships, and contribute to sector growth through bid work, thought leadership, and coordinated delivery across projects.

The role requires extensive experience in mission-critical environments, strong communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering projects within Data Centres and other Mission Critical environments.
• Proven capability in work winning alongside strong commercial acumen, including management of project teams, budgets, schedules and quality.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical design and engineering practices for Data Centres, including power distribution, resilience, redundancy, and interface with client requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with eligibility to obtain Baseline AGSVA clearance.
• Relevant professional qualifications, including a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Uptime Institute ATD certification, and registration or eligibility for registration (e.g., CPEng, NER), ideally complemented by Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery for data centre projects, acting as a recognised technical expert across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Define objectives and deliverables, organize schedules/resources, apply engineering judgement, ensure high-quality standards.
• Strengthen client partnerships by understanding client business and responding to requirements and market changes.
• Lead sector growth activities, including bid and proposal development and thought leadership.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Data Centre

Client-facing

Project Management

Compliance

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

ATD (Uptime Institute) certification

Registration or eligibility (CPEng/NER)

Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

Working within our Data Centres Market Sector, you will act as a key ambassador for the data centre community across Singapore and within AECOM globally. With proven experience delivering data centre projects for major technology clients, you will lead electrical engineering within multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate closely with our global Data Centre network.

Due to continued growth in our Technology / Data Centre Sector, we are seeking an experienced Associate Director - Mechanical Data Centre Design with a strong track record in project delivery. This role is central to strengthening AECOM’s position in the Hyperscale and Co-location markets and contributing to sector strategy and Thought Leadership.

• Lead mechanical design delivery for data center projects, acting as a recognized technical expert and ensuring all outputs meet the needs of our diverse client base.
• Drive project excellence by defining objectives and deliverables, organizing schedules and resources, applying strong engineering judgement, and ensuring consistent, high-quality standards across the Data Centre's Mechanical sector.
• Strengthen client partnerships by fully understanding their business, organizational structure and culture, and proactively responding to their requirements and market changes.
• Lead sector growth activities, including bid and proposal development, thought leadership contributions, and ensuring seamless, co-ordinated mechanical services delivery across the projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering projects within Data Centres and other Mission Critical environments, with strong client-facing credentials and a reputation for technical excellence.
• Proven capability in work winning alongside strong commercial acumen, including the management of project teams, budgets, schedules and quality.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical design and engineering practices for Data Centers, including power distribution, resilience, redundancy, and overall interface with client technical requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively both internally and externally, and eligibility to obtain Baseline (or higher) AGSVA clearance.
• Relevant professional qualifications, including a degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) certification, and registration or eligibility for registration (e.g., CPEng, NER), ideally complemented by Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with CIBSE or an equivalent institute.

Additional Information

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

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 absences, 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.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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