Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Create and design heat rejection and HVAC systems specifically for data centers, focusing on cooling types, cooling loads, future adaptability, phased construction and operation, airflow management, humidity regulation, redundancy, energy efficiency, and adherence to standards.

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

• Execute internal CFD simulations to enhance airflow, analyze transient conditions, identify hotspots, and ensure optimal cooling efficiency.

• Perform external CFD analyses for individual buildings and campuses to assess component interactions and design-day capacity criteria.

• Prepare or oversee the creation of CFD models, evaluate results, suggest design modifications, and optimize heat rejection and HVAC system performance.

• Coordinate design changes and their implications with other project disciplines.

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

• Conduct heat-load calculations for data centers based on IT equipment, power density, expected growth, and construction and operational phasing.

• Manage capacity planning for future expansions and upgrades, including HVAC loads for administrative and common facility areas.

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

• Design filtration and air-quality monitoring systems to manage particulate matter, humidity, and contaminants.

• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate HVAC and heat rejection systems with electrical infrastructure, UPS, emergency power, fire suppression, and other essential systems.

• Engage in a hands-on, client-facing role with global AECOM teams on prominent data center projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or 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 field from an accredited university is generally required.

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

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

• Must have the ability to work remotely in the U.S. and travel occasionally for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration, or other business-critical activities.

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

• Relocation assistance is not available.

• Sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical benefits

• Dental benefits

• Vision benefits

• Life insurance

• AD&D benefits

• Disability benefits

• Paid time off

• Leaves of absence

• Voluntary benefits

• 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

• Resources to enhance technical expertise and leadership skills