Senior HVAC Engineer (Data Center)

Short company description

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone – uplifting communities, improving access and sustaining our planet.
We’re committed to managing our business with the upmost responsibility and to always strive for better — be that reducing emissions, creating social value or diversifying our senior leadership and workforce.

We understand both the urgency of the challenges facing our society and our responsibility to act in an impactful and enduring way. We’re leading the change towards a more sustainable and equitable future, partnering with those who want to make a positive difference in the world.

We’re listening to clients and the communities we serve in order to improve lives and livelihoods, and to create sustainable legacies for generations to come.

Thinking without limits is what keeps us at the vanguard. Ideas have no borders, and this ethos is embedded in our culture. The full scope of our global expertise is available to anyone who needs it, wherever they are based.

We’re trusted advisors — planners, designers, engineers, consultants and program and construction managers — delivering professional services spanning cities, transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment. Working throughout the project lifecycle, we’re one team driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Our History

AECOM launched when a handful of employees from design and engineering companies shared a dream of creating an industry-leading firm dedicated to delivering a better world.

We became an independent company formed by the merger of five entities. While our official founding was in 1990, many of our predecessor firms had distinguished histories dating back more than 120 years.

Since then, more than 50 companies have joined us and, in 2007, we became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.

Requirements

Required:

- Bachelor''s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in HVAC engineering design, with demonstrated ability to independently execute primary design elements.
- Solid knowledge of HVAC systems including central air handling units, VAV systems, chilled water and heating hot water distribution, exhaust and ventilation systems, and split/VRF systems.
- Proficiency in HVAC load calculation and design tools (e.g., Trane TRACE, HAP, eQUEST, or equivalent).
- Good working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including ASHRAE 62.1, 90.1, 55, IMC, and local energy and building codes.
- Proven ability to manage your own workload, meet deadlines, and deliver technical work within agreed budget and schedule with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of identifying design discrepancies and proposing effective solutions.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to exchange technical information clearly with colleagues and clients

Preferred:

- Experience with specialist HVAC applications such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environments.
- Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and DDC controls, including integration and sequence-of-operations documentation.
- Exposure to Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools, particularly Revit MEP, with experience contributing to federated models.
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP credential, with practical exposure to energy-efficient design strategies.
- Basic familiarity with commissioning processes and coordination requirements during construction administration.
- Experience using design software with energy simulation or CFD capabilities for system optimization.
- Prior involvement in writing or reviewing sections of technical reports or project proposals.
- Exposure to design-build project environments or integrated project delivery methodologies.
- Working towards or holding a Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent registered engineering credential; active pursuit of licensure is expected at this level.

Responsibilities

Design & Technical Execution

- Independently perform HVAC design tasks including load calculations, equipment selection, ductwork and piping layouts, and system sizing for a range of building types and project scales.
- Gather, correlate, and interpret engineering data using established procedures to develop well-founded design solutions.
- Prepare primary design elements for HVAC components of PS&E packages under general guidance from senior or principal engineers.
- Propose and implement modifications to standard procedures when encountering novel design challenges, drawing on prior project experience.
- Identify discrepancies in design results, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare technical specification sections for HVAC systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Develop HVAC portions of construction cost estimates and contribute to technical effort assessments.
- Perform a thorough self-check of all work products prior to submission to senior reviewers or clients.
- Carry out technical quality reviews of calculations and drawings, documenting findings in the project record in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Proactively identify improvement opportunities in existing HVAC design processes and advocate for their implementation.
- Maintain accurate and organized project documentation throughout the design lifecycle.
- Coordinate with structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines to ensure integrated and conflict-free HVAC designs.
- Begin to interact directly with clients to gather project information, clarify scope requirements, and present draft deliverables.
- Exchange technical information on sensitive matters with internal and external stakeholders, working to build consensus across teams.
- Assist with the preparation of technical proposals and contribute to project pursuit activities.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and technical training to entry-level and junior engineers, supporting their professional development.
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing through participation in team reviews, technical discussions, and lessons-learned sessions.
- Actively participate in professional or industry organizations (e.g., ASHRAE local chapters) as a committee member.
- Pursue continuing education, relevant technical certifications, and professional licensure to maintain and expand expertise.

Benefits

• Medical subscription
• Life insurance
• Trainings
• Meal vouchers