Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer — Remote

AECOM; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center and Mission Critical team. This remote role supports the East region from various US locations and can be based near Arlington, VA.

You will lead heat rejection and HVAC design for data centers, perform CFD analyses, ensure redundancy, and collaborate with electrical and other teams. 8+ years of data center experience, PE license, and a relevant degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 8+ years experience.
• Experience in data center mechanical and electrical equipment installation and operation.
• P.E. registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Design Data Center Heat Rejection and HVAC systems tailored for data centers.
• Select cooling systems (CRAHs, chilled water, DX, CRAC, containment) for data centers.
• Perform CFD analyses to optimize airflow and identify hotspots.
• Ensure redundancy and fault tolerance in HVAC designs.
• Conduct heat load calculations and capacity planning for IT and facilities.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams to integrate HVAC with power and UPS systems.

Skills

Data center experience

HVAC design

CFD analysis

Project teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center and Mission Critical team. This remote role supports the East region from various US locations and can be based near Arlington, VA.

You will lead heat rejection and HVAC design for data centers, perform CFD analyses, ensure redundancy, and collaborate with electrical and other teams. 8+ years of data center experience, PE license, and a relevant degree are required.