Mechanical Engineering Director, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Director to lead the U.S. Data Center Mechanical Department, providing strategic direction and technical leadership for mechanical design services in hyperscale data center projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management for the U.S. Data Center Mechanical Engineering team, supporting project delivery across multiple hyperscale data center programs
• Establish technical standards, best practices, and quality expectations for mechanical design across the data center portfolio
• Support project teams as a senior technical resource on complex hyperscale data center projects, providing guidance on system architecture, design decisions, and client requirements
• Provide technical oversight of mechanical system design, including HVAC systems, hydronic piping systems, and fire suppression systems, ensuring alignment with client standards and operational performance requirements
• Oversee coordination of mechanical engineering work with other disciplines, including electrical, structural, and architectural teams, to ensure integrated and constructible design solutions
• Support resource planning, staffing strategies, and workload balancing across the mechanical team to meet project schedules and client commitments
• Mentor and develop engineers within the department, supporting technical growth, professional development, and knowledge sharing
• Ensure mechanical designs comply with applicable industry codes, standards, and best practices relevant to hyperscale data center infrastructure
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving codes related to mechanical systems in data centers
• Provide technical oversight and support during construction phases when needed, assisting teams with RFIs, design clarifications, and complex field issues
• Participate in key client meetings and strategic discussions as a senior technical representative for mechanical engineering
• Evaluate and promote new technologies and engineering approaches that improve performance, reliability, and energy efficiency of data center mechanical systems
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, documentation standards, and design workflows across the data center practice

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering plus twelve (12) 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, including 4 years of leadership experience
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) is required
• Direct experience supporting data center projects
• Experience working with hyperscale or colocation clients
• Experience managing large multi-disciplinary design teams
• Experience with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery models