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

About the role

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer for its New York, NY office. This opportunity involves designing complex cooling and HVAC systems, leading projects, and mentoring a team of mechanical engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
• Design complex and large air distribution (supply, return, exhaust) and hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, etc.)
• Design automatic building automation controls systems and specifications for large air distribution and heat rejection systems
• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawings and specifications 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
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers
• Perform project management activities including writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions
• Coordinate activities concerning technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions
• Perform construction administration

Requirements

• Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• 10+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Qualifications

• Technical soundness in mechanical engineering
• Ability to lead and develop complex projects and foster the growth of junior engineers
• Strong communication skills, and an interest in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external design, client, and construction team members
• Willingness to travel to client sites

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $193,000-$213,000

Schedule

Flexible schedule to meet business needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

About WSP

kW Mission Critical Engineering is a member of WSP USA, a U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., WSP partners with its clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals, and challenges.

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