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

WSP in the U.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer for their Houston, TX office. This role includes designing complex mechanical systems, mentoring junior engineers, and leading project management activities. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in mission critical/data center environments. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for mission critical/data center buildings.
• Proven history of mechanical engineering with a mechanical building systems emphasis.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes.

Responsibilities

• Design complex air distribution and hydronic systems.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Perform project management activities including budget management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Mentoring and training others

Mechanical systems knowledge

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field

Job description

Company Overview

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high‑performance, fast‑paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive team players who work collaboratively and are mentored in an office setting. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building‑system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24/7.

This Opportunity

We are looking for an Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer for our Dallas, TX office. Other locations include Austin, TX; Houston, TX; and San Antonio, TX.

Your Impact

• Produce high‑quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
• Design complex and large air distribution (supply, return, exhaust) and hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, etc.)
• Design automatic building automation controls systems and specifications for large air distribution and heat‑rejection systems
• Work within multidisciplinary 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
• Direct complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate them 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
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers
• Perform project management activities including writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions
• Coordinate activities concerning technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions
• Perform construction administration
• 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
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Who You Are

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

Required Qualifications

• Proven history of mechanical or architectural engineering with a mechanical building systems emphasis
• 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
• Ability to interact well with others and contribute to high‑quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes

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

Employees are afforded 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Authorized to Work

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.