Principal Mechanical Engineer – Data Centres

Overview

As Principal Mechanical Engineer in AECOM’s Buildings & Places, you will lead data centre design and delivery for hyperscale and co-location projects. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams across geographies and contribute to the sector’s strategic direction, while advancing thought leadership in a fast-growing technology domain. This hybrid role offers global impact, strong collaboration, and opportunities to shape our data centre practice. Join a global team delivering tangible, world-scale infrastructure solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• flexible work
• comprehensive benefits and wellbeing programs
• global exposure
• equal opportunity employer
• career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects within multidisciplinary teams for data centre facilities
• Represent and advance AECOM’s data centre practice across the EMEA region and globally
• Drive project delivery quality and reliability as a Principal Engineer
• Coordinate and mentor technical teams across geographies
• Contribute to thought leadership and strategic growth in the data centre sector
• Support cross-functional collaboration and timely decision making in fast-paced environments
• Shape the sector’s strategic direction and influence project approaches and standards
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and evolving requirements

Key requirements

• Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent)
• Extensive data centre design and/or project management experience
• Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex data centre projects
• Strong understanding of permitting, building systems, regulations, and construction methodologies
• Ability to travel as required and manage multiple projects
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Revit and digital design workflows
• Clear work history and commitment to professional development
• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer or Accredited Tier Professional

• strong communication
• leadership
• cross-functional collaboration
• data centre design
• project management
• Revit

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