Lead Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Centers)

About the role

The ideal candidate is a technically sound mechanical engineer with the ability to lead and develop complex projects and foster the growth of junior engineers. Candidate has strong communication skills, and an interest in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate is willing to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Design complex and large air distribution (supply, return, exhaust) and hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, etc.)
• Design Automatic building automation controls systems and specification 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
• Directing 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
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering 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

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

• Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals

Benefits

WSP USA offers 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.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexibility to meet business needs and ability to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

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.

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