Associate Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer in New York, NY to design complex cooling and HVAC systems for mission critical facilities. You will work on air distribution, chiller plants, and energy solutions while collaborating with multi-discipline teams.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace and Pipeflow.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace and Pipeflow.
• Knowledge of building, mechanical and energy codes.
• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects.
• Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls 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.
• Interact regularly with clients, maintaining relationships and developing new ones.
• 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 and drawings prior to issuance.
• Perform CFD evaluations for existing and new facilities.
• Select and schedule major equipment.
• Develop project specifications.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions.
• Perform construction administration tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering (mechanical emphasis)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Trane Trace

PipeFlow

Job description

Great people. Great places. Great projects. 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 to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. 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 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE’s office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.” Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.

This Opportunity

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is currently initiating a search for an Associate Mechanical Engineerfor ourkWoffice located in New York, NY.
As a Mechanical Engineer with us, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions for mission critical facilities.

Your Impact

• Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects
• Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls 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
• Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships
• 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
• 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 has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate should be willing to travel to client sites.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
• 1-3 years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
• Excellent 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
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible
• Experience with the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience
• Experience with international projects

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $81,200- $105,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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