Associate Director, Mechanical (Data Centers)

AECOM; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Singapore is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Mechanical Data Centre Design to lead mechanical design delivery for hyperscale data centre projects and collaborate with our global Data Centre network. You will act as a senior technical expert within multi-disciplinary teams and drive sector growth while maintaining high-quality standards across projects.

The role requires proven experience in delivering data centre mechanical design, strong client-facing skills, and ability to

Qualifications

• Experience delivering electrical and mechanical data centre projects.
• Strong client-facing credentials and commercial acumen.
• Proven capability in managing project teams, budgets, schedules and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery for data centre projects, ensuring outputs meet client needs.
• Define objectives, deliverables, schedules and resources with strong engineering judgement.
• Strengthen client partnerships by understanding their business and market changes.
• Lead sector growth activities including bid/proposal development and thought leadership.

Skills

Mechanical design

Data centre delivery

Client management

Project leadership

Engineering judgment

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

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

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10158811

Business Line: Building Engineering

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Asia

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid