Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Centers)

About the role

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer for our Dallas, TX office. Other locations include: Austin, TX; Houston, TX; and San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities

• Design complex cooling and HVAC systems including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions
• Lead projects and a team of mechanical engineers
• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
• Attend client meetings and lead discussions
• Communicate complex mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
• Direct complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate into facility designs
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external equipment vendors and manufacturers
• Act as the lead mechanical engineer on projects and direct the project team
• Mentor and train junior engineers
• Perform project management activities including writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions
• Coordinate activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Requirements

• Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
• 10+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes
• Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience with the analysis of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience
• Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards

Skills

• Technical proficiency in mechanical systems design
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management and coordination abilities
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards

Benefits

At kW Mission Critical Engineering, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative office culture
• Increased professional development and career opportunities
• A comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings
• A flexible and agile workplace model
• Opportunities to work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects
• The chance to travel to construction sites to see your designs being built

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work arrangements

Contact

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or visit our website at www.kwmce.com/careers