Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM is hiring a junior mechanical engineer for its Data Center and Mission Critical team. The role supports the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of mechanical systems for data centers and other mission-critical facilities, with guidance from senior engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and development of HVAC, cooling, ventilation, and mechanical utility systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities
• Support the design of chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, piping networks, air handling units, and computer room air conditioning (CRAC) or computer room air handler (CRAH) systems
• Assist with cooling strategies for high-density server environments, including liquid cooling and other advanced cooling technologies, as applicable
• Perform preliminary engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and load assessments under the direction of senior engineers
• Support mechanical load calculations, heat rejection analysis, airflow calculations, and hydronic system sizing
• Assist with evaluating system redundancy and reliability requirements, including N+1 and 2N configurations
• Support energy efficiency assessments and mechanical system performance evaluations
• Help review equipment selections and technical specifications for compliance with project requirements
• Prepare and update mechanical drawings, schematics, equipment schedules, and design documentation
• Assist with developing construction documents, design narratives, technical specifications, and equipment schedules
• Use engineering software and design tools, such as AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and relevant HVAC calculation programs
• Incorporate engineering markups and revisions into drawings and models
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, architectural, plumbing, fire protection, and controls teams
• Assist with identifying and resolving spatial conflicts and design clashes using BIM models and coordination tools such as Navisworks
• Participate in design coordination meetings and track outstanding technical issues
• Support coordination of mechanical equipment layouts, piping routes, ductwork, and equipment access requirements
• Develop an understanding of the reliability, availability, and redundancy requirements associated with mission-critical facilities
• Support designs that maintain appropriate temperature, humidity, and environmental conditions for IT equipment
• Assist with mechanical system layouts and configurations that support continuous operations and maintainability
• Understand the importance of equipment redundancy, system resilience, maintainability, and phased construction in operational data centers
• Assist with reviewing contractor submittals, equipment shop drawings, and requests for information (RFIs)
• Support responses to construction-related technical questions under the supervision of senior engineers
• Participate in site visits, construction observations, equipment inspections, and commissioning activities as needed
• Help document field observations, design discrepancies, and corrective actions
• Apply applicable building codes, mechanical codes, energy codes, and project-specific design standards under senior engineering guidance
• Assist with quality checks of calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support compliance with client requirements and internal quality procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline and no experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Familiarity with HVAC principles, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit MEP, BIM coordination, or HVAC calculation tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Interest in data center infrastructure, critical cooling systems, energy efficiency, and mission-critical engineering design
• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
• Exposure to data center, healthcare, semiconductor, laboratory, industrial, or other mission-critical projects
• Experience with chilled water systems, redundant mechanical infrastructure, or commissioning
• Proficiency in the use of engineering design software, BIM/CAD tools and building system applications such as REVIT
• E.I.T (Engineer in Training) professional designation