How to apply for Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm with data center teams in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The company describes its work as building sustainable legacies through infrastructure and environmental solutions. This role sits inside a data center and mission critical practice that serves global clients.

About the role

You will design heat rejection and HVAC systems for data centers, working with teams worldwide on fast-paced projects for global clients. The role is hands-on and client-facing, with occasional travel for meetings and project milestones. It is primarily remote but must be based where AECOM has a US office.

A typical day

A typical day involves designing heat rejection and HVAC systems for data center projects, coordinating with global teams, and communicating with clients. Some days include remote collaboration sessions or travel for project milestones and onsite meetings. The pace is fast and the work is hands-on.

Who AECOM is looking for

• Has mechanical engineering experience in data centers or mission critical facilities, including heat rejection and HVAC system design.
• Understands the scale, speed, and consistency demands of data center projects and the tech sector.
• Is comfortable working remotely with distributed teams and occasional travel for client meetings and onsite sessions.
• Can work directly with clients and take ownership of design work in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Tips for this application

• Name specific data center or mission critical projects in your resume, including heat rejection or HVAC systems you designed.
• State your location clearly. AECOM requires you to be based near a US office even though the role is remote.
• Use terms from the posting such as heat rejection, HVAC system design, mission critical, and scale in your materials.
• Note any experience working with global or distributed teams, since the role involves teams in multiple regions.
• Mention your willingness and ability to travel occasionally for client meetings and project milestones.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your direct experience designing heat rejection and HVAC systems for data centers or mission critical facilities.', 'How you handle the speed, scale, and consistency requirements of data center projects.', 'Your ability to work in a client-facing, hands-on role with global teams.', 'Your location near an AECOM US office and your availability for occasional travel.']

Research before applying

• AECOM's data center and mission critical projects, especially in the east region and globally.
• AECOM office locations in the US to confirm you are near one.
• Common heat rejection and HVAC system designs used in data centers, such as chilled water, air-cooled, or evaporative systems.
• AECOM's stated approach to sustainable infrastructure and environmental solutions.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• Walk through a data center HVAC or heat rejection system you designed. What were the key constraints?
• How do you approach scale, speed, and consistency when designing for data center clients?
• Describe a time you worked with a global or remote team on a fast-paced project.
• How do you handle client-facing meetings and onsite collaboration sessions?
• What do you know about AECOM's data center practice and its work across multiple regions?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying without confirming you are based near an AECOM US office, since the remote role has that requirement.
• Using generic mechanical engineering language without mentioning data centers, heat rejection, or HVAC systems.
• Ignoring the client-facing and travel aspects of the role in your application materials.