Remote Mechanical Lead, Hyperscale Data Centers

AECOM; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer Lead for hyperscale data centers. This remote-enabled role oversees design and construction of mechanical systems, leading a team across HVAC, piping, and fire protection while collaborating with electrical and software teams.

Based in the US, you will drive reliability, efficiency, and safety, manage client relationships, and ensure projects meet schedule and budget objectives with strong leadership and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in mechanical design/engineering for data centers.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries and concerns in a timely, professional manner.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, communicating needs and expectations regularly.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines and lead the mechanical team to deliver projects within budget and on schedule.
• Develop detailed specifications for mechanical equipment, including pumps, fans, and air handling units.
• Write reports for internal and external purposes based on findings.
• Ensure discipline plans meet project scope and schedule requirements.
• Stay current on codes and technologies for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems in hyperscale data centers.
• Analyze mechanical system performance, identify optimization opportunities, and recommend upgrades.
• Provide technical support during construction, respond to RFIs, and address issues.
• Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance system performance and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate chillers with data center infrastructure.
• Analyze energy usage to identify optimization opportunities and savings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer License (P.E.)

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer Lead for hyperscale data centers. This remote-enabled role oversees design and construction of mechanical systems, leading a team across HVAC, piping, and fire protection while collaborating with electrical and software teams.

Based in the US, you will drive reliability, efficiency, and safety, manage client relationships, and ensure projects meet schedule and budget objectives with strong leadership and clear communication.