Lead Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Systems Leader

Socket.dev; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Milwaukee, WI to design complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution and chiller plants, while leading projects and a team of mechanical engineers.

You will design automatic building automation controls and contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams. Occasional travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis.
• 7+ 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 and develop high quality technical deliverables on projects and proposals.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes.
• Must be flexible to various schedules and travel as needed.

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.
• Develop drawings and specifications for architects, contractors and owners.
• Attend client meetings and lead discussions.
• Communicate complex concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Direct project mechanical requirements and integrate into facility designs.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and vendors.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Manage proposals, budgets, and client interactions.
• Coordinate technical development, scheduling, and issue resolution.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions.
• Ensure ethical and compliant conduct.

Skills

Mechanical Building Systems

Project Leadership

Mentoring

Client Meetings

Communication

Code Knowledge

Education

PE license (preferred)

Job description

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Milwaukee, WI to design complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution and chiller plants, while leading projects and a team of mechanical engineers.

You will design automatic building automation controls and contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams. Occasional travel to client sites is required.