Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Centers)

WSP in the U.S.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Austin, Texas is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer to lead projects, design HVAC systems, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, possess strong communication skills, and be able to manage complex engineering tasks. The role requires travel to client sites as needed and offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on high-performance buildings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for high-performance buildings.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building systems and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Design complex cooling and HVAC systems for projects.
• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers.
• Produce high-quality deliverables for projects and proposals.
• Mentor junior engineers and perform project management.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Opportunity: Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer (Dallas, TX)

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high‑performance consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission‑critical environments worldwide.

About the Role

• Design complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions.
• Lead projects and manage a team of mechanical engineers.
• Produce high‑quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals.
• Collaborate with multi‑discipline project teams to develop drawings and specifications.
• Attend client meetings and lead discussions, communicating complex mechanical engineering concepts to stakeholders.
• Direct and integrate mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while performing project management activities such as writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions, perform construction administration, and resolve engineering design issues.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is a technically sound mechanical engineer with a strong communication skill set, experience leading and developing complex projects, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Proven history in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis on mechanical building systems.
• 10+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for high‑performance, commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical/data center buildings.
• Experience mentoring and training others in the field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and related codes.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis of airflow.
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience.
• Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.