Mechanical Engineering Lead, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM
Columbus
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 170,000 - 210,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Interpersonal skills","Client relationship management","Problem-solving"]

Lead mechanical engineering efforts for hyperscale data center projects, acting as a primary client point of contact. Oversee design and construction of HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems, develop mechanical equipment specifications, and coordinate with multiple disciplines. Ensure compliance with codes and industry standards, analyze mechanical performance, support construction through RFIs, and participate in site visits, meetings, and commissioning as needed. Remote with occasional travel; relocation not available.

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Mechanical Engineering Lead, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

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Job Summary

Lead mechanical engineering efforts for hyperscale data center projects, acting as a primary client point of contact. Oversee design and construction of HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems, develop mechanical equipment specifications, and coordinate with multiple disciplines. Ensure compliance with codes and industry standards, analyze mechanical performance, support construction through RFIs, and participate in site visits, meetings, and commissioning as needed. Remote with occasional travel; relocation not available.
Location: Columbus
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as the primary client point of contact, responding to inquiries and concerns professionally.
  • •Coordinate multiple disciplines and act as lead mechanical engineer to deliver projects within budget and schedule while managing the mechanical team.
  • •Develop detailed mechanical equipment specifications (e.g., pumps, fans, air handling units) and discipline plans aligned to project scope and schedule.
  • •Stay current on applicable codes and technologies for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems; analyze performance and recommend upgrades.
  • •Provide technical support during construction (RFIs), attend job site visits/meetings/commissioning, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 170,000 - 210,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 10 years of relevant mechanical design/engineering experience focused on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency.
  • •Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
  • •Extensive mechanical engineering experience for data centers or other critical facilities.
  • •Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems design and construction.
  • •Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.
Experience:10+ yearsData centersCritical facilities
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal skillsClient relationship managementProblem-solving
Licenses:Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Certifications:Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:HVACPipingFire suppression systemsCADBIMPumpsFansAir handling unitsChiller systems

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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