Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer - Remote

AECOM; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center and Mission Critical team. The role focuses on data center HVAC design, CFD-driven airflow optimization, and ensuring redundancy and energy efficiency across decades-long critical infrastructure projects.

You will lead HVAC system selection, heat load calculations, and integration with electrical systems, with occasional travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• 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.
• Cooling System Selection for data centers (air/water) and containment solutions.
• CFD Analysis to optimize airflow and identify hotspots.
• Designing HVAC systems with redundancy and fault tolerance.
• Heat Load Calculation and Capacity Planning for IT equipment and growth.
• Energy Efficiency and Sustainability through economizers and VSDs.
• Air Quality and Filtration to protect sensitive IT equipment.
• Coordination with Electrical and Mechanical Systems for integrated design.

Skills

Data center HVAC

CFD analysis

Redundancy design

AC systems design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE License

Tools

CFD software

Energy modeling tools

Job description

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center and Mission Critical team. The role focuses on data center HVAC design, CFD-driven airflow optimization, and ensuring redundancy and energy efficiency across decades-long critical infrastructure projects.

You will lead HVAC system selection, heat load calculations, and integration with electrical systems, with occasional travel to client sites.