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. The ideal candidate will lead complex mechanical projects and mentor a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions
• Lead projects and multi-discipline project teams
• 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
• 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

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

WSP USA offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans. Employees are also afforded a flexible and agile workplace model. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible to meet business needs and can involve occasional travel to client sites.

Contact

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing how your background and experience align with the requirements of this position. Interested candidates should send their materials to [job contact email address].

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.