Remote-Ready Senior Mechanical Lead, Data Centers

AECOM; Texas; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for hyperscale data centers, focusing on HVAC, piping and fire suppression systems. This hands-on, client-facing role demands strong leadership and a track record in data center infrastructure.

Based remotely with occasional travel, the position allows work from multiple US offices including Arlington, VA. The incumbent will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-schedule delivery and system reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10 years of data center infrastructure experience or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• 12+ years of relevant experience and data center design experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping and fire suppression systems; data center focus.
• Experience with CAD and BIM software; cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Demonstrated leadership, client relationships, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary client liaison and lead mechanical engineer for projects.
• Develop and oversee mechanical system specifications for HVAC, piping and fire suppression.
• Coordinate with electrical and other disciplines to integrate data center infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership during construction, RFIs, and commissioning.
• Ensure designs meet codes, standards and project budgets and schedules.

Skills

HVAC design

Piping design

Fire suppression design

Project leadership

Client relations

CAD

BIM

Data center infra

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for hyperscale data centers, focusing on HVAC, piping and fire suppression systems. This hands-on, client-facing role demands strong leadership and a track record in data center infrastructure.

Based remotely with occasional travel, the position allows work from multiple US offices including Arlington, VA. The incumbent will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-schedule delivery and system reliability.