Lead Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Cooling Architect

WSP USA; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada

Global opportunities

Flexible work

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design of mission-critical data centers across Canada. You will act as Engineer of Record, guiding multidisciplinary teams and shaping cooling, energy efficiency, and long-term value.

You'll advance AI and HPC-ready infrastructure with liquid cooling, CFD-driven airflow, and BIM-enabled delivery, while mentoring teams and building client trust through technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in mission-critical/data center environments.
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Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, technical delivery, and quality oversight for data center projects.
• Serves as Engineer of Record, reviewing engineering deliverables for excellence and constructability.
• Shape resilient cooling strategies (chilled water, heat rejection, pumping, air/ liquid cooling).
• Advance AI/HPC-ready infrastructure with direct-to-chip liquid cooling and rear‑door heat exchangers.
• Direct CFD analyses to improve airflow, thermal performance and facility efficiency.
• Integrate mechanical systems with electrical, structural, controls, and commissioning.
• Champion BIM and digital engineering for coordination and lifecycle performance.
• Grow client trust and team capability through mentoring, proposals, and standards improvement.

Skills

Data center design

Mechanical engineering leadership

CFD analysis

BIM and digital engineering

Illumination and cooling strategies

Project coordination

Travel within Canada

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. designation

Licensure in Ontario/Alberta/British Columbia

Tools

CFD software

BIM tooling

Job description

WSP Canada is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design of mission-critical data centers across Canada. You will act as Engineer of Record, guiding multidisciplinary teams and shaping cooling, energy efficiency, and long-term value.

You'll advance AI and HPC-ready infrastructure with liquid cooling, CFD-driven airflow, and BIM-enabled delivery, while mentoring teams and building client trust through technical excellence and continuous improvement.