Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Design and develop heat rejection and HVAC systems specifically for data centers.

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

• Perform internal and external computational fluid dynamics analyses to enhance airflow and system efficiency.

• Prepare or oversee the creation of CFD models and evaluate results to suggest design improvements.

• Coordinate modifications in design and understand their impacts with other project disciplines.

• Engineer redundant and fault-tolerant HVAC systems, which include backup cooling, automatic switchover, and monitoring systems.

• Execute heat load assessments and capacity planning for IT equipment, power density, expected growth, construction phases, and facility administrative/common areas.

• Apply energy-efficient HVAC techniques, including economizers, variable speed drives, energy recovery systems, and airflow management strategies.

• Design filtration systems and air-quality monitoring tools to safeguard IT equipment.

• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure the integration of HVAC with electrical infrastructure, UPS, emergency power, fire suppression, and other essential systems.

• Engage in a hands-on, client-facing capacity on dynamic data center projects for international clients.

• Work with AECOM teams globally.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or proven equivalency in experience and/or education.

• Background 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 similar discipline from an accredited institution is generally required.

• Familiarity with data center TER Standard Topology as defined by Uptime Institute, TIA 942, and ANSI/BICSI 002.

• Experience or understanding of HVAC systems and energy management practices.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Current H1-B visa holders may qualify for permanent residency sponsorship.

• Preferred: master's degree or advanced courses in HVAC systems or energy management.

• Preferred: CEM, BEMP, or LEED accreditation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work schedule.

• Occasional business travel as scheduled.

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

• Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates interested in working from the Arlington, VA office.

• 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.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Career growth and mobility prospects.