Associate Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP • Troy, NY

17h • Onsite

About The Position

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm specializing in designing data centers and mission critical environments globally. They prioritize hiring smart, responsive, team players for collaborative and mentoring office settings. The firm's expertise spans mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs, ensuring continuous operation for top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies. They engage in innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects and conduct site visits to construction locations. As part of WSP, employees benefit from enhanced professional development and career opportunities, alongside kW MCE’s recognized "Best Places to Work" office culture. This specific opportunity is for an Associate Mechanical Engineer at the kW office in Troy, NY, where the role involves designing complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions for mission critical facilities.

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

• 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
• 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.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees