Remote Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Systems & CFD

AECOM; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center and Mission Critical team for our east region. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the tech sector, mission‑critical and data center industry, understanding the requirements of scale, speed, and consistency in data centers.

This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• PE registration is required.
• Experience in data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of data center standards and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Data Center Heat Rejection and HVAC system design for data centers.
• Cooling system selection including CRAHs, chillers, DX and containment.
• CFD analysis to optimize airflow and identify hotspots.
• Redundancy and fault-tolerant HVAC design and monitoring.
• Heat load calculations and capacity planning for growth.
• Energy efficiency strategies like economizers and VSDs.
• Air quality and filtration design and monitoring.
• Coordination with electrical and other trades for integration.

Skills

HVAC design

CFD analysis

Heat load calculations

Redundancy design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

P.E. registration

Master's degree in HVAC or energy management

Job description

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center and Mission Critical team for our east region. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the tech sector, mission‑critical and data center industry, understanding the requirements of scale, speed, and consistency in data centers.

This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office.