AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience on Hyperscale Data Center projects to act as Data Center Mechanical Engineer Lead.
The job incumbent will be responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, including HVAC, piping and fire suppression systems.
The Mechanical Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our data center infrastructure.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regularly communicating with them to understand their needs and expectations.
Coordinating with multiple disciplines and acting as lead mechanical engineer to ensure that projects are delivered within budget and on schedule while managing the mechanical team including HVAC, fire protection, plumbing.
Develop detailed specifications for mechanical equipment, including pumps, fans, and air handling units.
Writing reports for internal and external purposes based on findings.
Analyze and evaluate mechanical system performance, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for upgrades.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and mechanical engineers, to ensure seamless integration of the chiller systems with other data center infrastructure.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Professional Engineer License (P.E.) is required
Extensive experience in mechanical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems design and construction.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.
Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards

Mechanical Engineering Lead, Data Centers

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