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

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, and construction solutions for complex projects. The company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead to design and oversee HVAC, piping, fire suppression, and other mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers. The role leads mechanical teams, manages client relationships, supports construction and commissioning, and improves system reliability, efficiency, and safety.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Ensures discipline plans that are created to meet overall project team requirements for project scope and schedule
• Stays current on codes and technologies appropriate to the mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems related to hyperscale data centers
• Analyze and evaluate mechanical system performance, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for upgrades
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, responding to RFIs and addressing any issues that arise
• Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and mechanical engineers, to ensure seamless integration of the chiller systems with other data center infrastructure
• Analyze energy usage, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost savings

Requirements:

• 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
• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is available for this position
• 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
• 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