Mechanical Engineering Director – Data Centers

AECOM

Mechanical Engineering Director providing technical leadership for U.S. Data Center Mechanical Engineering team at AECOM.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and management for the U.S. Data Center Mechanical Engineering team
Support project delivery across multiple hyperscale data center programs
Establish technical standards, best practices, and quality expectations for mechanical design
Support project teams as a senior technical resource on complex hyperscale data center projects
Provide technical oversight of mechanical system design, including HVAC systems and hydronic piping systems
Ensure alignment with client standards and operational performance requirements
Oversee coordination of mechanical engineering work with other disciplines
Support resource planning, staffing strategies, and workload balancing across the mechanical team
Mentor and develop engineers within the department
Ensure mechanical designs comply with applicable industry codes, standards, and best practices
Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving codes
Provide technical oversight and support during construction phases
Participate in key client meetings as a senior technical representative for mechanical engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Twelve (12) years of relevant experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure
Four years of leadership experience.
Professional Engineer License (P.E.) is required
Experience working with hyperscale or colocation clients
Experience managing large multi-disciplinary design teams
Experience with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery models

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical DesignHydronic Piping SystemsTechnical OversightProject DeliveryDesign-Bid-BuildDesign-Build Delivery ModelsTechnical Standards EstablishmentQuality Expectations ManagementResource PlanningWorkload Balancing

Soft Skills

MentoringClient CommunicationTeam Development

Certifications

Professional Engineer License (P.E.)