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

AECOM
Chicago
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 200,000 - 240,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 10-12 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Interpersonal skills","Client relationship management","Analytical thinking"]

Lead mechanical engineering for hyperscale data center projects, owning design and oversight of HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems. Serve as a primary client point of contact, coordinating disciplines and guiding mechanical teams to deliver within budget and on schedule. Develop equipment specifications, ensure code compliance, support construction with RFI responses, evaluate system performance, and identify energy-optimization opportunities. Remote-first with occasional travel for key milestones and site needs.

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

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Job Summary

Lead mechanical engineering for hyperscale data center projects, owning design and oversight of HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems. Serve as a primary client point of contact, coordinating disciplines and guiding mechanical teams to deliver within budget and on schedule. Develop equipment specifications, ensure code compliance, support construction with RFI responses, evaluate system performance, and identify energy-optimization opportunities. Remote-first with occasional travel for key milestones and site needs.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as a primary point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries professionally and timely.
  • •Coordinate multiple disciplines and act as lead mechanical engineer to deliver projects within budget and on schedule while managing the mechanical team.
  • •Develop detailed mechanical equipment specifications for pumps, fans, and air handling units, and keep discipline plans aligned to scope and schedule.
  • •Provide technical support during construction by responding to RFIs and resolving issues that arise.
  • •Stay current on codes and technologies, analyze mechanical performance, recommend improvements, and support commissioning activities as needed.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 200,000 - 240,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveRemote WorkRetirement SavingsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 10 years of relevant mechanical design/engineering experience focused on data center infrastructure.
  • •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:10-12 yearsData centersHyperscale data centersCritical facilities
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal skillsClient relationship managementAnalytical thinking
Licenses:Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Certifications:Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CADBIMHVACPipingFire suppression systems

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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