AECOM isn’t just a design firm—we’re a global delivery partner. With 11+ GW built across 45 countries over 25 years, we’re the trusted choice for hyperscalers, colocation leaders, and mission-critical operators. As a full-service architecture, engineering, consulting, and construction management firm, we offer a single point of accountability from site selection, design and engineering to master planning, cost estimating, and commissioning.
In today’s technology race, speed is everything. AECOM delivers hyperscale data centers, semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, and the critical infrastructure that supports them—including standalone power systems, high-performance liquid-chilled cooling, and advanced water treatment and reuse. With expert teams across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA, we move fast—so you can scale faster.
Site Selection and Due Diligence
From single-site to global portfolio reviews, our site selection and due diligence services are built for the speed of hyperscale. Our experts provide assessments that empower our clients to make decisions that reduce liability, support rapid expansion, and ensure long-term business continuity. Services include:
Detailed Due Diligence – Desktop Services
- Data Room Review & Summary
- Risk Identification
- Equipment Selection Support
- Zoning and Permit Analysis
- Utility Outreach (Power, Fiber, Water/WW)
- Water Supply Assessment
- Forecasted Utility Demand and Required Infra
- Biological Resources Assessment
- Surface Waters/Wetlands Assessment
- Cultural/Historical Resources Assessment
- Geo-Hazard Assessment
- Man-Made Hazard Assessment
- Site Concept Plans
- Renewable Power Colocation Options
- Economic Indicators
- Site Roadway Accessibility
Detailed Due Diligence – Field Services
- Phase 1 ESA
- Phase 2 ESA
- Biological Assessment
- Wetlands Delineation
- Initial Geotechnical Study
- Design Geotechnical Study
- Cultural/Historical Resources Assessment
Power and Energy Services
Power is the backbone of every data center—and we delivers scalable, reliable solutions from site due diligence and early-stage planning to energization. Whether designing a new campus or upgrading an existing facility, we streamline utility approvals, navigate regulatory complexities, and design future-ready energy infrastructure that supports business continuity, growth, and sustainability. Our comprehensive services include:
- Power strategies and energy portfolio sourcing options
- Power system planning and load forecasting
- Utility coordination and substation design
- Medium and high-voltage distribution design
- On-site generation and renewable integration
- Redundancy, back up power generation and reliability modeling
- Energy efficiency and sustainability consulting
Whether powering a single campus or planning regional infrastructure to support multiple sites, AECOM delivers the technical precision and global experience to future-proof your power strategy.
Design, Engineering and Consulting Services
As a full-service architecture, engineering, consulting and construction management company, we offer our client’s a single point of contact for a variety of services for each stage of the project. Whether building a standalone data center or a full mission critical campus, we have the in-house capabilities to deliver on your goals.
Development Support Stages
- Advisory Services
- BOD and Template Design
- Site selection and Due Diligence
- Concept, Schematic, Detail Design
- Technical Specification and RFP
- Issue for Construction and Construction Administration Support
- Commissioning and Handover
Design and Engineering Services
- Masterplan
- Architectural Services
- Interior & Façade Design
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering – HVAC
- Mechanical Engineering – Plumbing & fire
- Life and safety
- Electrical Engineering – EHV, MV, LV & ELV
- Telecom
- Security
- CFD Analysis
- Power Studies
- Commissioning Management
- Controlling Energy
Design and Project Management
- Design Management
- Sustainability Management
- BIM Management
- Design Change Management
- Project Management
- Program Management
Cost, Scheduling and Controls
- Cost/Estimating Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Scheduling Management
- Project Controls
- Contracts Management
Construction and Field Services
- Preconstruction Services
- Construction Management
- Discipline-Specific Construction Managers, Quality Inspectors, and Project Engineers
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Services
Quality, Commissioning and Maintenance
- Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC)
- Commissioning Management
- Controlling Energy
Water and Wastewater Capabilities
Our teams deliver large-scale, end-to-end water and wastewater infrastructure for hyperscale data centers, semiconductor fabs, and cleanrooms—designed for purity, reliability, and resilience at scale. From source to discharge, our systems support full water lifecycle management to ensure uptime, sustainability, and environmental performance across single sites or multi-facility campuses.
- Advanced treatment, filtration, and reuse systems
- Closed-loop and zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) strategies
- Permitting, regulatory compliance, and utility integration
- Water availability studies and resilience planning
- Use of reclaimed water from municipal wastewater utilities
- Digital tools for remote monitoring and optimization
- Ultrapure water (UPW) generation and distribution
- High-precision conveyance for cleanroom processes
Fiber and Subsea Infrastructure
We provide advisory, design, and implementation services for terrestrial fiber and subsea cable systems that power the global digital backbone. We help hyperscalers and colocation providers expand with confidence—bridging data center campuses, edge facilities, and international markets through resilient, scalable connectivity infrastructure. We support every stage of deployment, from route feasibility and permitting to shore landing, cable station design, fiber duct planning, and environmental compliance. Whether optimizing metro fiber networks or executing large-scale subsea landings, we navigate complex geographies, regulatory environments, and stakeholder ecosystems to reduce risk and accelerate delivery.
Advanced Liquid Cooling Solutions
AECOM delivers advanced cooling strategies to meet the growing thermal demands of hyperscale digital infrastructure and precision-driven semiconductor manufacturing. Our multidisciplinary teams design, integrate, and optimize high-performance liquid cooling systems that boost efficiency, minimize operational risks, and advance sustainability—delivering reliable, compliant solutions at any scale worldwide.
Hyperscale Data Centers
We support next-gen compute workloads, including AI and HPC, with efficient, scalable cooling systems:
- Direct-to-chip liquid cooling design and integration
- Rear-door heat exchanger (RDHx) and hybrid air-liquid systems
- Immersion cooling assessments and deployments
- Chilled water loop design and CDU integration
- CFD analysis and thermal modeling
- Redundancy, controls, and energy optimization
- Upgrade strategies for high-density retrofits
Semiconductor Fabs and Cleanrooms
We design cleanroom and process cooling systems that meet strict thermal, humidity, and purity requirements:
- Process Cooling Water (PCW) system design
- Chilled water and secondary loop systems
- Recirculating air units and MAUs for cleanroom zones
- Tool-specific cooling integration and controls
- Dry coolers and adiabatic cooling system design
- Thermal zoning and airflow modeling
- HVAC strategies aligned with ISO cleanroom classifications
Decarbonization and Sustainability
Our global experts partner with hyperscalers and colocation providers to accelerate their path to net zero. We combine deep expertise in power and water infrastructure with advanced sustainability strategies—from on-site renewables and microgrids to greywater reuse, aquifer recharge, and waste heat recovery. As the industry pushes toward 24/7 carbon-free energy, we’re advancing next-gen solutions like green hydrogen, long-duration storage, advanced nuclear, and carbon capture—scalable, clean technologies designed to deliver uninterrupted, low-carbon power to mission-critical infrastructure worldwide.
Case studies
World’s First Tidal Powered Data Center
Hydrogen and Water Challenge
Hydrogen and Other Future Fuels in the Decarbonization Puzzle
Increasing Storage Capacity for a Resilient and Renewable Power Network