About the job
AECOM is on the lookout for an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Data Center and Mission Critical team, specifically for the eastern region. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of the tech sector, along with expertise in the mission-critical and data center industries, focusing on the essential requirements of scale, speed, and consistency.
This role provides the flexibility of remote work and can be performed from various locations across the U. S. where AECOM has an office.
While the position primarily allows for remote work, occasional travel may be necessary for client meetings, key project milestones, collaborative onsite sessions, or other critical business activities. Travel will be pre-scheduled and expected to be infrequent.
AECOM is recognized as a global leader in the data center consulting field, boasting robust teams across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. In this role, you will engage with our international teams on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects for prestigious global clients. This is a hands-on, client-facing position that offers significant opportunities for career advancement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design of Data Center Heat Rejection and HVAC Systems: Create tailored Heat Rejection and HVAC systems for data centers, taking into account cooling requirements, cooling loads, system flexibility for future changes, airflow management, humidity control, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
- Selection of Cooling Systems: Determine the most suitable air/water side cooling systems for data centers, including options such as Fan wall units, CRAHs, chilled water systems, DX systems, and containment solutions, based on the specific cooling needs and equipment criticality.
- CFD Analysis: Perform internal and external Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to optimize airflow and cooling efficiency, analyze hotspots, and recommend design modifications to enhance system performance.

