Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer (Remote)

AECOM; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center and Mission Critical team. This role focuses on heat rejection and HVAC system design for data centers, leveraging CFD analysis and energy-efficient strategies.

The position is remote-friendly and can be based from multiple US locations with available offices. Responsibilities include selecting cooling systems, ensuring redundancy, and conducting capacity planning to support future expansions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience in data center mechanical/electrical equipment installation and operation.
• P.E. registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Data Center Heat Rejection and HVAC System Design: develop and design heat rejection and HVAC systems for data centers with attention to cooling methods, loads, redundancy, energy efficiency, and standards.
• Cooling System Selection: choose air/water cooling systems including CRAHs, chilled water, DX, in-row cooling, and containment solutions.
• CFD Analysis: perform CFD simulations to optimize airflow, identify hotspots, and recommend design modifications.
• Redundancy and Fault Tolerance: design HVAC systems with backup cooling and automatic switchover mechanisms.
• Heat Load Calculation and Capacity Planning: calculate cooling requirements based on IT equipment, power density, and growth.

Skills

Data center design

HVAC systems

CFD analysis

P.E. license

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE registration

Job description

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center and Mission Critical team. This role focuses on heat rejection and HVAC system design for data centers, leveraging CFD analysis and energy-efficient strategies.

The position is remote-friendly and can be based from multiple US locations with available offices. Responsibilities include selecting cooling systems, ensuring redundancy, and conducting capacity planning to support future expansions.