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

AECOM
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 200,000 - 240,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Interpersonal skills","Client relationship management","Technical problem-solving"]

Lead mechanical engineering for hyperscale data centers, designing and overseeing HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems. Serve as a primary client point of contact, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure delivery within budget and schedule while managing the mechanical team. Develop equipment specifications, stay current on relevant codes and technologies, analyze system performance for improvements, and provide construction-phase technical support through RFIs, jobsite visits, and commissioning. Remote-first with occasional travel.

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

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Job Summary

Lead mechanical engineering for hyperscale data centers, designing and overseeing HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems. Serve as a primary client point of contact, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure delivery within budget and schedule while managing the mechanical team. Develop equipment specifications, stay current on relevant codes and technologies, analyze system performance for improvements, and provide construction-phase technical support through RFIs, jobsite visits, and commissioning. Remote-first with occasional travel.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as primary point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries and concerns professionally.
  • •Develop and maintain client relationships through regular communication to understand needs and expectations.
  • •Coordinate with multiple disciplines and lead mechanical engineering to deliver projects within budget and schedule while managing the mechanical team (HVAC, fire protection, plumbing).
  • •Create detailed specifications for mechanical equipment (pumps, fans, air handling units) and ensure discipline plans align to scope and schedule.
  • •Provide construction-phase technical support, including RFIs, jobsite visits, meetings, and commissioning activities; ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 200,000 - 240,000 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 equivalent education/experience.
  • •Professional Engineer License (P.E.) is required.
  • •Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems design and construction.
  • •Extensive experience in mechanical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities.
  • •Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.
Experience:10+ yearsData centersHyperscale data centers
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal skillsClient relationship managementTechnical problem-solving
Licenses:Professional Engineer License (P.E.)
Certifications:P.E.
Languages:English
Tech Stack:HVACPipingFire suppressionCADBIMChillerComputer-aided designBuilding information modeling

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Sponsorship available.

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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