# Senior Mechanical Designer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.) at AECOM

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> Responsibilities: - Design data center heat rejection and HV

- **Company:** AECOM (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/aecom)
- **Location:** Arlington, United States
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Heat Rejection System Design, HVAC System Design, Cooling System Selection, Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis, CFD Simulations, Redundancy Design, Fault Tolerance, Heat Load Calculation, Capacity Planning, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Air Quality Management, Filtration Systems, Electrical Coordination, Mechanical Integration, Client Facing
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-03-06
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-03-30
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design data center heat rejection and HVAC systems (air-cooled, liquid-cooled) that meet capacity, redundancy, and concurrent maintainability requirements.
- Select cooling architectures (fan walls, CRAH/CRAC, chilled water, DX, in-row, containment) and justify choices for efficiency and scalability.
- Perform heat load calculations, capacity planning, and CFD/airflow modeling to optimize performance and placement.
- Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, and IT infrastructure teams for integrated, buildable solutions.
- Produce construction drawings, equipment schedules, and specifications; support client meetings and periodic site visits.
- Apply industry standards and best practices for uptime, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or HVAC engineering (or equivalent) with 6+ years of relevant data center/mechanical design experience.
- Hands-on experience with CFD tools, heat load analysis, and selecting data center cooling equipment.
- Familiarity with data center standards (Uptime Institute, TIA‑942, ANSI/BICSI) and mission-critical design principles.
- Ability to create detailed construction documents and coordinate with multi-discipline teams in client-facing settings.
- Preferred: professional certifications (CEM, BEMP, LEED, P.E.) and experience on fast-paced, large-scale data center projects.

## Responsibilities

The role involves developing and designing Heat Rejection and HVAC systems specifically for data centers, considering factors like cooling type, load, redundancy, and energy efficiency. Responsibilities also include selecting appropriate cooling systems, conducting CFD analysis for optimization, and ensuring seamless integration with electrical and other critical infrastructure.

## Requirements

Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency, specifically in data center mechanical and electrical equipment installation and operation. Preferred qualifications include a degree in mechanical/HVAC engineering, advanced coursework, and relevant professional certifications like CEM, BEMP, or LEED accreditation.

## FAQ

- **Is this Senior Mechanical Designer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.) role still open?** It was posted on 2026-03-06. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check AECOM's site before applying.
- **Does AECOM offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on AECOM's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Arlington, United States.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Heat Rejection System Design, HVAC System Design, Cooling System Selection, Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis, CFD Simulations, Redundancy Design, Fault Tolerance, Heat Load Calculation, Capacity Planning, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Air Quality Management, Filtration Systems, Electrical Coordination, Mechanical Integration, Client Facing.

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