**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** **AECOM** is seeking a **Senior Mechanical Engineer** with experience on **Hyperscale Data Center projects** to act as Data Center Mechanical Engineer Lead **.** The job incumbent will be responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, including HVAC, piping and fire suppression systems. This position is based in Arlington, VA, however, is open to other AECOM office locations and remote work under certain circumstances. JOB SUMMARY: + Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner + Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regularly communicating with them to understand their needs and expectations + Coordinating with multiple disciplines and acting as lead mechanical engineer to ensure that projects are delivered within budget and on schedule while managing the mechanical team including HVAC, fire protection, plumbing + Develop detailed specifications for mechanical equipment, including pumps, fans, and air handling units. + Writing reports for internal and external purposes based on findings + Ensures discipline plans that are created to meet overall project team requirements for project scope and schedule + Stays current on codes and technologies appropriate to the mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems related to hyperscale data centers + Analyze and evaluate mechanical system performance, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for upgrades + Provide technical support during the construction phase, responding to RFIs and addressing any issues that arise + Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed + Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations + Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and mechanical engineers, to ensure seamless integration of the chiller systems with other data center infrastructure + Analyze energy usage, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost savings **AECOM’s Buildings + Places** practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture. With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable, and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions. Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc., and many Fortune 500 companies. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in **mechanical design** and/or mechanical engineering, with a **focus on data center infrastructure** , or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education + **Professional Engineer License (P.E.)** is required **Preferred Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering plus twelve (12) years of relevant experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical engineering, with a **focus on data center infrastructure** , or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education + Extensive experience in mechanical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities. + Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems design and construction. + Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills + Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients + Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience. + Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software + Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills + Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards **Additional Information** **Additional Information:** + Relocation is not available for this position + Sponsorship is available for this position Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $180,000.00 - $245,000.00. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10103991 **Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** East **Career Area:** Engineering **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc