Mechanical Engineering Lead, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Serve as the Mechanical Engineer Lead for the Data Center, acting as the main contact for clients.

• Design and supervise the construction of mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, encompassing HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems.

• Coordinate various disciplines and lead the mechanical team, which includes HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing specialists.

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

• Prepare internal and external reports based on analysis and findings.

• Ensure that discipline plans align with project scope, budget, and schedule requirements.

• Keep updated on relevant mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection codes and technologies.

• Assess mechanical system performance and suggest necessary upgrades.

• Provide technical assistance during construction, address RFIs, and resolve project-related issues.

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

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

• Evaluate and recommend technologies and equipment aimed at enhancing performance and lowering operational costs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate chiller systems with data center infrastructure.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, complemented by ten (10) years of relevant experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical engineering with a focus on data center infrastructure, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

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

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with twelve (12) years of relevant experience.

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

• Profound knowledge of HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems design and construction.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to establish and nurture strong client relationships.

• Capacity to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.

• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.

• Familiarity with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards.

• Must be eligible to work from a location in the United States.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

• Sponsorship options are available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work schedule/flexible work options.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• Life insurance.

• AD&D benefits.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits.

• Perks.

• 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.