7+ years of experience in mechanical systems design for commercial or mission-critical buildings
Proven history in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with a focus on mechanical building systems
Experience mentoring and training junior engineers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to produce high-quality technical deliverables
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and relevant codes
Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and priorities
Responsibilities
Design complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution and chiller plants
Produce technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
Lead discussions in client meetings and communicate engineering concepts
Direct project teams and mentor junior engineers
Perform project management tasks, including budgeting and client interactions
Collaborate with multi-discipline teams and external vendors
Conduct surveys and evaluations of existing conditions
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and mentor a team of engineers
Engagement in high-impact projects within a growing company
Exposure to diverse project types, including international standards
Potential for professional development and career advancement
Flexible work schedules to accommodate project needs
Full Job Description
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Lead Consultant for Houston, TX; Dallas, TX. Other locations include: Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX. In this role, 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
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 is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
