Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist in the design, coordination, documentation, and implementation of mechanical systems for data centers and mission-critical infrastructures.

• Contribute to the design of HVAC, cooling, ventilation, and mechanical utility systems.

• Support the operation of chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, piping networks, air handling units, and CRAC/CRAH systems.

• Aid in developing cooling strategies for high-density server environments, including the use of liquid cooling technologies.

• Conduct preliminary engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and load assessments under the guidance of senior engineers.

• Assist with mechanical load evaluations, heat rejection, airflow, hydronic sizing, energy efficiency, and system performance analyses.

• Help assess system redundancy and reliability needs, including N+1 and 2N configurations.

• Evaluate equipment selections and technical specifications to ensure project compliance.

• Prepare and revise mechanical drawings, schematics, equipment schedules, construction documents, design narratives, and technical specifications.

• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit MEP, BIM coordination tools, and HVAC calculation software.

• Collaborate with electrical, structural, architectural, plumbing, fire protection, and controls teams.

• Identify and resolve spatial conflicts and design clashes using BIM models and Navisworks.

• Participate in design coordination meetings and monitor unresolved technical issues.

• Assist with contractor submittals, equipment shop drawings, RFIs, construction inquiries, site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities.

• Apply building, mechanical, and energy codes while supporting quality checks and compliance documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field with no prior experience or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

• Basic knowledge of HVAC principles, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, BIM coordination, or HVAC calculation tools.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.

• A keen interest in data center infrastructure, critical cooling systems, energy efficiency, and mission-critical engineering design.

• Experience with data center, healthcare, semiconductor, laboratory, industrial, or other mission-critical projects is preferred.

• Preferred experience with chilled water systems, redundant mechanical infrastructure, or commissioning processes.

• Proficiency in engineering design software, BIM/CAD tools, and building system applications like REVIT is preferred.

• E.I.T. professional designation is preferred.

• Must have authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is currently not available and will not be available in the future.

• Relocation assistance is not offered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office location.