Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

About the Role

AECOM is seeking a Junior Level Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center and Mission Critical team for its east region. This role supports the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of mechanical systems for data center and mission-critical facilities, working under the guidance of senior engineers. The position offers a remote work schedule (US-based) with occasional, scheduled travel for business-critical activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Systems Design

• Assist in the design and development of HVAC, cooling, ventilation, and mechanical utility systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities.

• Support the design of chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, piping networks, air handling units, and CRAC/CRAH systems.

• Assist with cooling strategies for high-density server environments, including liquid cooling and other advanced cooling technologies.

• Perform preliminary engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and load assessments.

• Engineering Calculations and Analysis

• Support mechanical load calculations, heat rejection analysis, airflow calculations, and hydronic system sizing.

• Assist with evaluating system redundancy and reliability requirements, including N+1 and 2N configurations.

• Support energy efficiency assessments and mechanical system performance evaluations.

• Help review equipment selections and technical specifications for compliance with project requirements.

• Design Documentation and Deliverables

• Prepare and update mechanical drawings, schematics, equipment schedules, and design documentation.

• Assist with developing construction documents, design narratives, technical specifications, and equipment schedules.

• Use engineering software and design tools, such as AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and relevant HVAC calculation programs.

• Incorporate engineering markups and revisions into drawings and models.

• Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, architectural, plumbing, fire protection, and controls teams.

• Assist with identifying and resolving spatial conflicts and design clashes using BIM models and coordination tools like Navisworks.

• Participate in design coordination meetings and track outstanding technical issues.

• Support coordination of mechanical equipment layouts, piping routes, ductwork, and equipment access requirements.

• Data Center and Mission-Critical Requirements

• Develop an understanding of the reliability, availability, and redundancy requirements associated with mission-critical facilities.

• Support designs that maintain appropriate temperature, humidity, and environmental conditions for IT equipment.

• Assist with mechanical system layouts and configurations that support continuous operations and maintainability.

• Understand the importance of equipment redundancy, system resilience, maintainability, and phased construction in operational data centers.

• Construction and Project Support

• Assist with reviewing contractor submittals, equipment shop drawings, and requests for information (RFIs).

• Support responses to construction-related technical questions under the supervision of senior engineers.

• Participate in site visits, construction observations, equipment inspections, and commissioning activities.

• Help document field observations, design discrepancies, and corrective actions.

• Codes, Standards, and Quality

• Apply applicable building codes, mechanical codes, energy codes, and project-specific design standards.

• Assist with quality checks of calculations, drawings, and specifications.

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support compliance with client requirements and internal quality procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AutoCAD
• Revit MEP
• BIM coordination
• HVAC calculation tools
• Navisworks
• BIM models

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Familiarity with HVAC principles, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.

• Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit MEP, BIM coordination, or HVAC calculation tools.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

• Interest in data center infrastructure, critical cooling systems, energy efficiency, and mission-critical engineering design.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to data center, healthcare, semiconductor, laboratory, industrial, or other mission-critical projects.

• Experience with chilled water systems, redundant mechanical infrastructure, or commissioning.

• Proficiency in the use of engineering design software, BIM/CAD tools and building system applications such as REVIT.

• E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) professional designation.

Compensation

USD $69,000 - $120,000 yearly