Associate, Mechanical (Data Centers)
Summary
Leads mechanical engineering design and coordination for data center projects, managing teams, client relations, and technical documentation to meet project milestones and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and chair progress, design team, and coordination meetings to drive data center project milestones and alignment
- Represent AECOM at client, design team, and progress meetings during design and construction phases to ensure stakeholder engagement
- Prepare outline scheme reports and technical design documentation to communicate project scope and details
- Contribute to contractor pre-qualification, respond to tender queries, and review tender submissions to support procurement decisions
- Participate in tender and client interviews to clarify project requirements and scope
- Ensure all project work complies with the Project Management Plan and Programme to meet deadlines and quality standards
- Deliver quality, sound, and efficient engineering design services reflected in data center project deliverables
- Conduct design checks and reviews with junior engineers to maintain technical accuracy and compliance
- Prepare design reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimations, and schedules to support project execution
- Gather necessary information from Architects, Quantity Surveyors, and Design Consultants to advance design progress
- Liaise effectively with clients, professional organizations, authorities, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate project delivery
- Identify and fulfill client requirements and expectations to ensure satisfaction and project success
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing training and support for their technical and professional development within AECOM
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification, or demonstrated successful delivery of design projects
- Minimum 8 years of experience, preferably with data center projects, including at least 3 years in detailed design, contractor coordination, and onsite experience
- Knowledge of engineering practices, techniques, procedures, and ability to interface with design teams and client needs
- Familiarity with regulations, industry standards, and good engineering design practices
- Experience managing conceptual designs through to completion and direct client engagement
- Proficiency in BIM (Revit) is an added advantage