Data Center Specialist Engineer (DC)

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Data Center professional with a strong track record in delivering complex, mission critical facilities. The candidate will bring over 20 years of industry experience, including at least 5 years dedicated to data centre projects, and hold a valid Uptime ATD certification. The role requires deep technical expertise, stakeholder management capability, and the ability to lead projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design coordination, and execution of data centre projects across all phases
• Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute Tier standards and oversee alignment with ATD principles
• Manage multidisciplinary teams including design consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, procurement strategies, and risk management frameworks
• Drive quality assurance and ensure adherence to international standards and best practices
• Coordinate with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved
• Monitor construction progress and resolve technical and operational issues proactively
• Lead commissioning activities, testing, and handover processes for mission critical systems
• Provide technical guidance on MEP systems, redundancy, resilience, and operational efficiency
• Support business development activities, including proposals and technical presentations where required

Key Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of experience in engineering, construction, or project management
• At least 5 years of hands on experience delivering data centre projects
• Mandatory Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) certification
• Strong understanding of Tier I to Tier IV data centre standards and design principles
• Proven experience managing large scale, mission critical infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, including power, cooling, and redundancy configurations
• Experience in managing contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage project risk, cost, and schedule effectively
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Project management certification such as PMP or equivalent
• Experience working in the Middle East or similar markets
• Familiarity with commissioning standards and operational readiness processes

Additional Information

About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.