Lead Automation and Controls Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

About the role

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is seeking a Lead Building Automation and Controls Engineer for one of our offices located in Milwaukee WI, Phoenix AZ, Atlanta GA, Herndon VA, New York City NY, Troy NY, or Chicago IL.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team or independently, planning and executing engineering tasks within projects
• Demonstrate significant understanding of the range of services provided by the kW MCE engineering teams & related practices
• Independently, under general supervision, support the team during proposal, design, and construction stages of projects
• Execute controls design of complex projects
• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors, and building owners
• Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external equipment vendors and manufacturers
• Communicate complex control and monitoring concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
• Integrate complex mechanical & electrical engineering requirements into larger facility controls and monitoring designs
• Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships
• Perform all aspects of controls designs, review systems, and drawings prior to issuance
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions
• Review controls contractor and system integrator shop drawings and product details to ensure project delivery meets or exceeds design requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant work experience
• 7+ years of experience in designing building automation control systems for commercial, industrial, or mission critical facilities
• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to become licensed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit
• Knowledge of building, mechanical, electrical and energy codes
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter
• Ability to travel to project sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience highly preferred
• Experience with international projects is beneficial

Benefits

WSP provides 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. Expected Salary: $125,000 - $175,000

Pay

$125,000 - $175,000

Schedule

Not specified

Skills

Building type HVAC systems or process control applications from a controls systems vendor, commissioning agent, or design consultant

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant work experience 7+ years of experience in designing building automation control systems for commercial, industrial, or mission critical facilities EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to become licensed Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit Knowledge of building, mechanical, electrical and energy codes Ability to organize and present design information to project staff Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter Ability to travel to project sites Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Mission Critical/Data Center experience highly preferred Experience with international projects is beneficial

Benefits

WSP provides 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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Contact Information

If you are ready to get started, please submit your application through our online portal. For more information about WSP USA, visit our website at www.wsp.com. If you have any questions, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@wsp.com.