Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Lead Consultant

WSP • Troy, NY

2d

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Consultant Data Center Mechanical Engineer for any of its offices. The Data Center Center of Excellence focuses exclusively on data centers and supports leading AI and cloud infrastructure companies. The role designs complex cooling and HVAC systems—including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions—while leading projects and developing a team of mechanical engineers. The engineer contributes to projects addressing data center development, power and water needs, and responsible community integration.

The position works with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, building owners, equipment vendors, and manufacturers to develop and deliver facility designs. It includes project leadership, mentoring, client engagement, proposal and budget work, coordination of technical development and schedules, evaluation of existing conditions, and construction administration. Occasional travel to client sites may be required.

Requirements

• Proven history in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis on mechanical building systems.
• At least 7 years of experience designing mechanical systems for high-performing commercial, industrial, or mission-critical/data center buildings.
• Experience mentoring and training others in the field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact well with others and contribute to high-quality technical and professional deliverables for 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, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Flexibility to work a variety of schedules to meet business needs, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt quickly to change in a pressure work environment.
• Willingness to travel to client sites; occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals.
• Design complex air distribution systems, including supply, return, and exhaust, and hydronic systems such as chilled water and heating water.
• Design automatic building automation control systems and specifications for large air distribution and heat rejection systems.
• Develop drawing and specification documents with multidisciplinary project teams 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.
• Direct complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate them into facility designs.
• Coordinate with internal project disciplines and external equipment vendors and manufacturers.
• Serve as 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 technical development, scheduling, and resolution of engineering design issues.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions.
• Perform construction administration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed