Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Develop and create heat rejection and HVAC systems specifically designed for data centers.

• Choose air/water-side cooling solutions, such as fan wall units, CRAHs, chilled water systems, DX systems, CRAC units, in-row cooling, and containment strategies.

• Execute internal and external CFD simulations to enhance airflow, pinpoint hotspots, and assess campus-wide system performance.

• Prepare or oversee the creation of CFD models and analyze the outcomes to suggest design alterations.

• Coordinate design modifications and their impacts with other project disciplines.

• Design redundant and fault-tolerant HVAC systems, which include backup cooling, automatic switching, and monitoring mechanisms.

• Conduct heat load assessments and capacity planning based on IT equipment, power density, expansion, and construction timelines.

• Evaluate HVAC loads for administrative and communal facility areas.

• Implement energy-saving HVAC strategies, incorporating economizers, variable speed drives, energy recovery systems, and airflow optimization techniques.

• Design filtration systems and mechanisms for air-quality monitoring within data centers.

• Address issues related to particulate matter, humidity management, and contaminant removal.

• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure the integration of HVAC with electrical systems, UPS, emergency power, fire suppression, and other essential systems.

• Partner with global AECOM teams on prominent data center projects for international clients.

• Engage in hands-on, client-facing engineering tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or a proven equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Experience in the installation and operation of mechanical and electrical equipment in data centers.

• P.E. registration is mandatory.

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university is generally required.

• Familiarity with data center TER Standard Topology as per Uptime Institute, TIA 942, and ANSI/BICSI 002.

• A master's degree or advanced studies in HVAC systems or energy management is preferred.

• Professional certifications such as CEM, BEMP, or LEED accreditation are beneficial.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future.

• Attendance at in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office is required.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• Opportunities for career growth and mobility.

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