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Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

Location
Remote - Chicago
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-10-21

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer specializing in Hyperscale Data Centers to act as a Data Center Plumbing Lead. The job incumbent will be responsible for designing plumbing systems in large scale data centers. This position could be based anywhere in the US, can be done remotely, with occasional site visits as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Serves as lead engineer on hyperscale data center projects.

Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.

Approves and signs off on work.

Collaborates with other engineers and stakeholders to develop specifications and design criteria.

Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts.

Presents complex technical solutions to clients.

Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others.

Participates in development of technical proposals.

Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

6+ years of experience in building systems engineering, with a primary focus on plumbing system design on large buildings.

Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit

Working knowledge of applicable local and national building codes

Proficient in making engineering calculations, spreadsheets, and report writing

Must have well-rounded background in plumbing project design and delivery to meet various challenges

Willing to travel as required.

Knowledge of sustainable plumbing design and basic LEED building practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ years of relevant experience

Licensed Professional Engineer

Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD)

Strong written communication, presentation, and client interface skills

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