About the job
AECOM is looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Data Center and Mission Critical team based in the eastern region. The successful candidate will have a strong background in the technology sector, particularly within the data center industry, and will understand the unique demands of scalability, speed, and consistency required in data center operations.
Key Responsibilities:
HVAC System Design: Create and develop tailored Heat Rejection and HVAC systems for data centers, ensuring the design meets various cooling requirements, accommodates future growth, and adheres to industry standards.
Cooling System Selection: Choose appropriate cooling solutions for data centers, including Fan wall units, CRAHs, chilled water systems, and in-row cooling, tailored to specific data center needs.
CFD Analysis: Perform internal and external Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to optimize airflow and cooling efficiency, analyzing results to recommend design improvements.
Redundancy and Fault Tolerance: Design HVAC systems with redundancy features to ensure uninterrupted data center operation during maintenance or equipment failures.
Heat Load Calculation: Conduct heat load calculations to determine cooling requirements based on IT equipment and future expansion plans.

