[Hiring] Senior Mechanical Engineer @AECOM

Role Description

AECOM is seeking to hire a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer 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.

This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office. Although the position is primarily remote, periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities. Travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with our teams around the world on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects for global clients. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with an opportunity for upward career mobility.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
  • Conducting external CFD to simulate effects of different components on design day selection criteria.
• Redundancy and Fault Tolerance:
  • Designing HVAC systems with redundancy and fault-tolerant features.
  • Including backup cooling systems and monitoring systems.
• Heat Load Calculation and Capacity Planning:
  • Performing heat load calculations for data centers.
  • Conducting capacity planning to ensure 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 optimal air quality by designing appropriate filtration systems.
  • Addressing concerns related to particulate matter and humidity control.
• Coordination with Electrical and Mechanical Systems:
  • Collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate systems seamlessly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in data center mechanical and electrical equipment installation and operation.
• P.E. registration is required.

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, would be advantageous.

Benefits

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