Associate Director – Mechanical (Data Centers)

About the role

Working within our Data Centres Market Sector, you will act as a key ambassador for the data centre community across Singapore and within AECOM globally. With proven experience delivering data centre projects for major technology clients, you will lead electrical engineering within multi‑disciplinary teams and collaborate closely with our global Data Centre network.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery for data centre projects, acting as a recognized technical expert and ensuring all outputs meet client needs.
• Drive project excellence by defining objectives, organizing schedules and resources, applying strong engineering judgement, and maintaining high‑quality standards across the Mechanical sector.
• Strengthen client partnerships by understanding their business, structure and culture, and proactively responding to requirements and market changes.
• Lead sector growth activities, including bid and proposal development, thought‑leadership contributions, and coordinated mechanical services delivery across projects.

Required profile

• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering projects within Data Centres and other mission‑critical environments, with strong client‑facing credentials.
• Proven capability in work‑winning with commercial acumen, managing project teams, budgets, schedules and quality.
• In‑depth knowledge of mechanical design and engineering practices for Data Centres, including power distribution, resilience, redundancy and client interfaces.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and eligibility to obtain Baseline (or higher) AGSVA clearance.
• Relevant professional qualifications: degree in Mechanical Engineering, Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) certification, and registration or eligibility for CPEng/NER, ideally Chartered Engineer (CEng) with CIBSE.

Required skills

• Mechanical design
• Data centre mechanical engineering
• Power distribution
• Resilience engineering
• Redundancy planning
• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) certification
• Mechanical Engineering degree
• CPEng registration
• NER registration
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with CIBSE

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits
• Paid time off and leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits and perks
• Flexible work options
• Well‑being resources and employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan