[Hiring] Senior Mechanical Designer @AECOM

Role Description

AECOM is seeking to hire a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Designer for the Data Center and Mission Critical team for our east region. The ideal candidate for this position should be familiar with the tech sector, mission critical and data center industry, understanding the requirements of scale, speed, and consistency in data centers.

• Data Center Heat Rejection and HVAC System Design:
  • Developing and designing Heat Rejection and HVAC systems specifically tailored for data centers.
  • Considering factors such as type of cooling requirement, associated cooling loads, future flexibility, airflow management, humidity control, system redundancy, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Cooling System Selection:
  • Selecting appropriate air/water side cooling systems for data centers.
  • Including Fan wall units, computer room air handlers (CRAHs), chilled water systems, DX systems, CRAC units, in-row cooling, and containment solutions.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis:
  • Conducting internal CFD simulations to optimize airflow distribution and ensure efficient cooling.
  • Preparing models and analyzing results to recommend design modifications.
• Redundancy and Fault Tolerance:
  • Designing HVAC systems with redundancy and fault-tolerant features.
  • Including backup cooling systems, automatic switchover mechanisms, and monitoring systems.
• Heat Load Calculation and Capacity Planning:
  • Performing heat load calculations for data centers.
  • Conducting capacity planning to ensure the HVAC system can accommodate future expansions.
• Energy Efficiency and Sustainability:
  • Implementing energy-efficient HVAC design strategies.
  • Utilizing economizers, variable speed drives, and optimizing airflow management techniques.
• Air Quality and Filtration:
  • Ensuring the data center's air quality is maintained at optimal levels.
  • Addressing concerns related to particulate matter, humidity control, and contaminant removal.
• Coordination with Electrical and Mechanical Systems:
  • Collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate the heat rejection and HVAC system with critical infrastructure components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in data center mechanical and electrical equipment installation and operation.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC engineering, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Preference for candidates with a master's degree or advanced coursework in HVAC systems or energy management.
• Knowledge of data center TER Standard Topology as per Uptime Institute, TIA 942, ANSI/BICSI 002.
• Professional certifications related to HVAC engineering, such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP), or LEED accreditation.
• P.E. registration is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Flexible work options and well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards and retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.