Early-Career Mechanical Engineer: Data Center Systems

WSP in the U.S.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engineer in Training Certification

Internship experience in engineering

Membership in professional practice组织

Job summary

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a part of WSP USA, designs building infrastructure—power and cooling—for data centers. As an Early Career Mechanical Engineer, you’ll join our Houston, TX or Dallas, TX office and collaborate with MEP engineers, architects, and vendors on drawings and specifications, and travel to project sites as needed.

You will assist with data collection, site surveys, load calculations, and documentation, while adhering to safety guidelines and our Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CAM).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from sites, surveys, drawings, data, and reports for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional mechanical engineering work relating to research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned 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.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Design/Build familiarity

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Technical writing

AutoCAD/CAM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a part of WSP USA, designs building infrastructure—power and cooling—for data centers. As an Early Career Mechanical Engineer, you’ll join our Houston, TX or Dallas, TX office and collaborate with MEP engineers, architects, and vendors on drawings and specifications, and travel to project sites as needed.

You will assist with data collection, site surveys, load calculations, and documentation, while adhering to safety guidelines and our Code of Conduct.