Mechanical Engineering Lead, Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more location.

📋 Description

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and concerns.

• Cultivate and sustain robust client relationships.

• Collaborate across various disciplines and take the lead as the mechanical engineer.

• Oversee the mechanical team, which includes HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing.

• Ensure project delivery aligns with budget and timeline.

• Create comprehensive specifications for mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, and air handling units.

• Prepare reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Guarantee that discipline plans fulfill the overall project scope and scheduling requirements.

• Keep abreast of codes and technologies related to mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems in hyperscale data centers.

• Assess and analyze mechanical system performance, proposing upgrades as necessary.

• Offer technical support during construction, addressing RFIs and resolving issues.

• Participate in job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as required.

• Ensure adherence to industry standards, codes, and regulations.

• Evaluate and suggest technologies and equipment to enhance performance and lower operational costs.

• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate chiller systems with other data center infrastructures.

• Analyze energy consumption to pinpoint optimization and cost-saving opportunities.

• Partner with global AECOM teams on notable data center projects.

• Travel occasionally for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration, or other essential business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering along with ten (10) years of pertinent experience in mechanical design and/or engineering, particularly focused on data center infrastructure, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• A Professional Engineer License (P.E.) is mandatory.

• Significant experience in mechanical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities.

• In-depth knowledge of HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems design and construction.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

• Creative thinking skills to identify enhancements for the client experience.

• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.

• Experience in data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.

• Relocation assistance is not offered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• 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 leadership development.

• Flexibility in remote work schedules.

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