Lead Automation and Controls Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP in the U.S.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Building Automation and Controls Engineer in Milwaukee, WI. The role involves designing building automation control systems, collaborating with various teams throughout project stages, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 7+ years of relevant experience, and effective communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, alongside expected salary between $125,000 - $175,000.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing building automation control systems for commercial, industrial, or mission critical facilities.
• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to become licensed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team or independently, planning and executing engineering tasks within projects.
• Support the team during proposal, design, and construction stages.
• Develop drawings and specification documents for architects, contractors, and building owners.

Skills

Building automation control systems design

HVAC systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments worldwide. We hire smart, responsive team players to work in collaborative office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 companies running 24/7.

This Opportunity

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is searching for a Lead Building Automation and Controls Engineer at one of our U.S. offices (Milwaukee WI, Phoenix AZ, Atlanta GA, Herndon VA, New York City NY, Troy NY, or Chicago IL).

Your Impact

• Work in a team or independently, planning and executing engineering tasks within projects.
• Demonstrate understanding of the services provided by the kW MCE engineering teams.
• Support the team during proposal, design, and construction stages under general supervision.
• Execute controls design of complex projects.
• Develop drawings and specification documents for architects, contractors, and building owners.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Collaborate with internal project discipline team members and external equipment vendors and manufacturers.
• Communicate complex control and monitoring concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders.
• Integrate mechanical and electrical engineering requirements into larger facility controls and monitoring designs.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Review all controls designs, system reviews, and drawings prior to issuance.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions.
• Review controls contractor and system integrator shop drawings and product details to ensure project delivery meets or exceeds design requirements.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will possess experience with building type HVAC systems or process control applications from a controls systems vendor, commissioning agent, or design consultant. Candidates should have strong communication skills and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant work experience.
• 7+ years of experience designing building automation control systems for commercial, industrial, or mission critical facilities.
• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to become licensed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Knowledge of building, mechanical, electrical, and energy codes.
• Ability to organize and present design information to project staff.
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self‑starter.
• Ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience highly preferred.
• Experience with international projects is beneficial.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected Salary: $125,000 - $175,000.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings to support health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career.

Equal Opportunity

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status will not be a factor in hiring decisions.

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