Associate Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is initiating a search for an Associate Mechanical Engineer for their office located in Tempe, AZ. As a Mechanical Engineer with kW Mission Critical Engineering, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions for mission critical facilities. kW Mission Critical Engineering is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. They hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Their 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. They work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects and travel to construction sites to see their designs being built. As part of WSP, they are able to offer 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.”

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
1-3 years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with applicable software including AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace and Pipeflow
Knowledge of building, mechanical and energy codes
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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit
Strong communication skills
Interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members
Willingness to travel to client sites
EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible
Experience with the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
Mission Critical/Data Center experience
Experience with international projects

Responsibilities

Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects
Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls systems
Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs
Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions
Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external vendors and manufacturers
Communicate mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships
Mentor and train junior engineers
Track and coordinate all mechanical disciplines: HVAC, Energy, Controls, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Plumbing, Fuel Oil Storage / Management / Distribution
Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design, review systems, drawings prior to issuance
Perform Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) evaluations for existing and new facilities, both internal and external
Select and schedule major equipment
Develop project specifications
Survey and evaluate existing conditions
Perform construction administration tasks
Complete training on assigned tasks
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