Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers (Remote)

AECOM; Ohio; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work options

Career development

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead data center HVAC design and cooling system selection for the Data Center and Mission Critical team in the east region. The role emphasizes design for scale, speed, and reliability in mission-critical environments.

The position allows remote work with occasional in-person collaboration; travel is possible for key milestones and client meetings. AECOM emphasizes growth, global teams, and a hands-on client-facing role with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience; P.E. registration required.
• Experience with data center mechanical and electrical equipment installation and operation.
• US work authorization; relocation to Arlington, VA possible.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems for data centers with redundancy and reliability.
• Select cooling systems (CRAHs, DX, containment) based on requirements.
• Perform CFD analysis to optimize airflow and identify hotspots.
• Coordinate with electrical and other trades during integration.
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

HVAC design

CFD analysis

Redundancy design

Heat load calc

Education

Engineering degree

PE license

Tools

CFD software

Energy modeling tools

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead data center HVAC design and cooling system selection for the Data Center and Mission Critical team in the east region. The role emphasizes design for scale, speed, and reliability in mission-critical environments.

The position allows remote work with occasional in-person collaboration; travel is possible for key milestones and client meetings. AECOM emphasizes growth, global teams, and a hands-on client-facing role with opportunities for