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

AECOM
Phoenix
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 170,000 - 210,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Interpersonal skills","Client relationship building","Technical analysis","Safety and compliance orientation"]

Lead mechanical engineering for hyperscale data center projects, serving as the primary client point of contact and coordinating multi-discipline delivery. Design and oversee HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems from specifications through construction support, RFIs, and commissioning. Develop equipment specifications, stay current on relevant codes, analyze system performance and energy usage, and recommend upgrades to improve reliability, efficiency, safety, and cost outcomes.

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Job Summary

Lead mechanical engineering for hyperscale data center projects, serving as the primary client point of contact and coordinating multi-discipline delivery. Design and oversee HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems from specifications through construction support, RFIs, and commissioning. Develop equipment specifications, stay current on relevant codes, analyze system performance and energy usage, and recommend upgrades to improve reliability, efficiency, safety, and cost outcomes.
Location: Phoenix
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 and timely.
  • •Coordinate multiple disciplines and serve as lead mechanical engineer to deliver projects within budget and schedule while managing the mechanical team.
  • •Develop detailed mechanical equipment specifications for pumps, fans, and air handling units.
  • •Ensure discipline plans meet project scope and schedule requirements and maintain compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
  • •Provide technical support during construction (RFIs, issue resolution), attend job site visits/meetings/commissioning, and analyze energy usage to recommend optimizations.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

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

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical engineering for data center infrastructure.
  • •Professional Engineer License (P.E.) is required.
  • •Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems design and construction.
  • •Experience working on data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards.
  • •Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships.
Experience:10+ yearsData centersHyperscale data centersCritical facilitiesConstructionEngineering
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal skillsClient relationship buildingTechnical analysisSafety and compliance orientation
Licenses:Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Certifications:Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CADBIM

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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