Remote Mechanical Engineer – Data Center HVAC

AECOM; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center and Mission Critical team. The role is remote-friendly and can be based in multiple US locations; occasional travel may be required for client meetings and milestones.

You will lead heat rejection and HVAC design, select cooling solutions, perform CFD analyses, and ensure redundancy and energy efficiency for high‑demand data centers. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in data center mechanical and electrical equipment installation and operation.
• P. E. registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Data Center Heat Rejection and HVAC system design for data centers.
• Cooling system selection among CRAC, CRAH, DX, chillers and containment.
• CFD analyses to optimize airflow and identify hotspots.
• Design redundancy and fault tolerance for continuous operation.
• Heat load calculations and capacity planning for IT and admin spaces.

Skills

Data center HVAC design

CFD analysis

Redundancy design

Heat load calculation

Energy efficiency

Coordination with electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

P.E. registration

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center and Mission Critical team. The role is remote-friendly and can be based in multiple US locations; occasional travel may be required for client meetings and milestones.

You will lead heat rejection and HVAC design, select cooling solutions, perform CFD analyses, and ensure redundancy and energy efficiency for high‑demand data centers. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing position with growth opportunities.