Senior Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center) - Remote
About the role
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our remote team. This role involves designing complex cooling and HVAC systems, integrating mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects
- Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature control systems
- Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs
- 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 vendors and manufacturers
- Communicate mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
- Mentor and train junior engineers
- Track and coordinate all mechanical disciplines: HVAC, Energy, Controls, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Plumbing, Fuel Oil Storage / Management / Distribution
- Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design, review systems, drawings prior to issuance
- Perform Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) evaluations for existing and new facilities, both internal and external
- Select and schedule major equipment
- Develop project specifications
- Survey and evaluate existing conditions
- Perform construction administration tasks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
- 5+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
- Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with applicable software including AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace and Pipeflow
- Knowledge of building, mechanical and energy codes
- Experience with the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
- Experience with mission critical/data center projects
- Preferred: EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with international projects
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. The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $150,000.
About WSP
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is dedicated to serving local communities through engineering, planning, technical expertise, strategic advisory, and construction management services. We design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. WSP USA is part of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. For more information, visit www.wsp.com.
Contact
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application. WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.