Mechanical Engineer – Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the design and development of HVAC, cooling, ventilation, and mechanical utility systems tailored for data centers and mission-critical facilities.

• Provide support for chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, piping networks, air handling units, and CRAC/CRAH systems.

• Aid in implementing liquid cooling and advanced cooling strategies for high-density server environments.

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

• Support analyses related to mechanical load, heat rejection, airflow, hydronic sizing, energy efficiency, and overall system performance.

• Assist in evaluating system redundancy and reliability requirements, including configurations such as N+1 and 2N.

• Review equipment selections and technical specifications to ensure compliance with project standards.

• 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 programs in the design process.

• Coordinate mechanical designs with teams focused on electrical, structural, architectural, plumbing, fire protection, and controls.

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

• Participate in design coordination meetings and monitor technical issues.

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

• Apply relevant building, mechanical, energy, and project-specific codes and standards.

• Conduct quality checks and maintain engineering documentation, ensuring compliance with client and internal procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Familiarity with HVAC principles, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer concepts.

• Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit MEP, BIM coordination, or HVAC calculation tools is advantageous.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

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

• Preferred: experience in data center, healthcare, semiconductor, laboratory, industrial, or other mission-critical projects.

• Preferred: background in chilled water systems, redundant mechanical infrastructure, or commissioning processes.

• Preferred: proficiency in engineering design software, BIM/CAD tools, and building system applications such as REVIT.

• Preferred: E.I.T. professional designation is a plus.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

• 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.

• Remote work schedule.

• Global project opportunities.

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