Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer & Lead Consultant

WSP Global Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 131,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Lead Consultant, to design complex cooling and HVAC systems for mission-critical facilities. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage client engagements, and deliver high-quality technical documents.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical building systems, 7+ years in data centers or equivalent, and willingness to travel to sites. PE is preferred and CFD analysis experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis.
• 7+ years designing mechanical systems for high‑performing data center buildings.
• Experience mentoring and training others on projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with clients and teams.
• Proven knowledge of mechanical systems and codes; safety policy compliance.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.
• PE license is preferred.
• Experience with CFD analysis of interior and exterior airflow.
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience.
• Experience with international projects and codes.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality technical deliverables for projects and proposals.
• Design large air distribution and hydronic systems for data centers.
• Lead building automation controls system specifications for large facilities.
• Direct project teams including engineers and external vendors.
• Attend client meetings and lead discussions with stakeholders.
• Perform project management activities including budgets and client interactions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Building systems

Project leadership

Travel readiness

Client communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CFD analysis

Job description

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Lead Consultant, to design complex cooling and HVAC systems for mission-critical facilities. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage client engagements, and deliver high-quality technical documents.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical building systems, 7+ years in data centers or equivalent, and willingness to travel to sites. PE is preferred and CFD analysis experience is a plus.