Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Create and design heat rejection and HVAC systems tailored for data centers.

• Choose air- and water-side cooling systems, which include fan wall units, CRAHs, chilled water systems, DX systems, CRAC units, in-row cooling, and containment solutions.

• Perform both internal and external computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses.

• Prepare or oversee the preparation of CFD models, analyze the outcomes, and suggest design modifications.

• Coordinate design alterations and their impact with other project trades.

• Design redundant and fault-tolerant HVAC systems, inclusive of backup cooling, automatic switchover, and monitoring systems.

• Execute heat load calculations and capacity planning to meet current and future data center requirements.

• Calculate HVAC loads for administrative and shared facility areas.

• Implement energy-efficient HVAC strategies such as economizers, variable speed drives, energy recovery, and airflow optimization.

• Design systems for filtration and air-quality monitoring.

• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure HVAC systems are integrated with electrical infrastructure, 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 activities with occasional travel for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration, and critical business functions.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Familiarity with data center mechanical and electrical equipment installation and operation.

• P.E. registration is mandatory.

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

• Understanding of data center TER Standard Topology, Uptime Institute, TIA 942, and ANSI/BICSI 002.

• Professional certifications related to HVAC engineering, such as CEM, BEMP, or LEED accreditation, are beneficial.

• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not currently available nor will it be in the future.

• Willingness to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D benefits.

• 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.

• Training and development programs.

• Opportunities for career growth and mobility.