Lead Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP USA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA’s Milwaukee office seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design complex cooling and HVAC systems for data centers and mission critical environments. You will lead projects and a team of mechanical engineers, coordinating with vendors and clients to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires strong communication, mentoring of junior staff, and the ability to travel to client sites as needed. This is a senior position with growth opportunities within a global engineering leader.

Qualifications

• Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis.
• 7+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for high performing commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings.
• Experience mentoring and training others in the field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact well with others and contribute to 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.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules and able to adapt under pressure.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects and direct the project team.
• Design complex cooling and HVAC systems including air distribution and hydronic systems.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Attend client meetings and lead discussions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors/manufacturers.
• Manage proposals, budgets, and client interactions.
• Develop drawings and specifications for issuance.
• Ensure compliance with codes and safety standards.
• Oversee construction administration and project development tasks.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Code compliance

Client coordination

Flexibility

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CFD analysis tools

Job description

This Opportunity

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.

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is currently initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support our Milwaukee, WI office. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer with us, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions while leading projects and a team of mechanical engineers.

Your Impact

• Produce high quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals

• Design complex and large air distribution (supply, return, exhaust) and hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, etc.)

• Design Automatic building automation controls systems and specification for large air distribution and heat rejection systems

• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners

• Attend client meetings and lead discussions

• Communicate complex mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders

• Directing complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate into facility designs

• Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external equipment vendors and manufacturers

• 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 writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions

• Coordinate activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues

• Survey and evaluate existing conditions

• Perform construction administration 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 is a technically sound mechanical engineer with the ability to lead and develop complex projects and foster the growth of junior engineers. Candidate has strong communication skills, and an interest in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate is willing to travel to client sites.

Required Qualifications

• Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis

• 7+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the 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 and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

• Experience with the analysis of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow

• Mission Critical/Data Center experience

• Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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