Lead Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Centers)
About the role
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, TX. This opportunity involves designing complex cooling and HVAC systems, leading projects, and mentoring a team of 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 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
- Lead and mentor a team of 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
- Perform construction administration
Requirements
- Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
- 7+ 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
- 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
Preferred 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
Benefits
At WSP USA, employees benefit from a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model, and the opportunity to grow careers and knowledge bases through challenging daily contributions to teams.
Pay
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule is flexible to meet business needs and can involve occasional travel.
Contact Information
To apply, please visit our website or contact us directly. WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.