AVP, Mechanical Engineering for Data Centers

WSP in the U.S.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, seeks an Assistant Vice President Mechanical Engineer for our Milwaukee, WI office. You will design complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution and chiller plants, while leading projects and a team of mechanical engineers.

As AVP, you will travel to client sites, supervise multi-disciplinary teams, and develop proposals, budgets, and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• 10+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings.
• Experience mentoring and training others in field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact well with others as well as develop high quality deliverables on projects and proposals.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to policies.
• Flexible to a variety of schedules and able to adapt under pressure.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Experience with CFD analysis of airflow.
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience.
• Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals.
• Design complex air distribution and hydronic systems.
• Design automatic building automation controls systems and specifications for large systems.
• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawings and specs for architects, contractors and owners.
• Attend client meetings and lead discussions.
• Communicate complex mechanical engineering concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Direct complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate into facility designs.
• Collaborate with internal project teams and external vendors.
• 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 proposals, budgets, and client interactions.
• Coordinate technical development, scheduling, and issue resolution.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions.
• Perform construction administration.

Skills

Mechanical/Architectural Engineering

PE certification

10+ years experience

Mentoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mechanical codes knowledge

Safety compliance

Adaptability

Travel readiness

CFD analysis

Data center experience

International projects

Education

BS in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Job description

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, seeks an Assistant Vice President Mechanical Engineer for our Milwaukee, WI office. You will design complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution and chiller plants, while leading projects and a team of mechanical engineers.

As AVP, you will travel to client sites, supervise multi-disciplinary teams, and develop proposals, budgets, and deliverables.