Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Lead Consultant

• 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.

Mechanical Engineering, Network Operations Center, Consulting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Team Player, Network Operations Center, Cloud Computing, Green Transportation, Mechanical Engineering, Alternative Energy, * 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
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• 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
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings., Expected Salary (all locations): $130,000-$180,000

Accelerate possibilities. The WSP Data Center CoE (Center of Excellence) is growing, and we’re looking for smart, responsive, collaborative people to join us. Our CoE is 100% focused on data centers-supporting the world’s leading AI and cloud infrastructure companies. You’ll work to help tackle our clients’ biggest challenges: Where to build? How to secure power and water? How to develop responsibly and become a valued part of the community? AI is transforming life from scientific discoveries to smarter transportation and more sustainable communities. Data centers make it possible.

With us, you can build impact, deliver remarkable projects, and grow your career while shaping the future of the data center industry.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Lead Consultant for Herndon, VA; Tempe, AZ; Atlanta, GA. 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.