Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Consultant

WSP • Troy, NY

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About The Position

WSP is seeking a Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Consultant, to join its Data Center Center of Excellence at any of its offices. The 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—for mission-critical facilities. The engineer supports projects through design and construction, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and manufacturers, and contributes to drawing and specification documents. The role also includes client relationship development, mentoring junior engineers, mechanical design oversight, computational fluid dynamics evaluations, equipment selection, existing-condition assessments, and construction administration. Travel to client sites may be required, and project schedules may extend beyond a typical workweek.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis on mechanical building systems.
• 3–5 years of experience designing mechanical systems for high-performing commercial, industrial, or mission-critical/data center buildings.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with applicable software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace, and Pipeflow.
• Knowledge of building, mechanical, and energy codes.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Willingness to travel to client sites; occasional project-specific travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible.
• Experience analyzing and modeling interior and exterior computational fluid dynamics of airflow.
• Mission-critical/data center experience.
• Experience with international projects.
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit.

Responsibilities

• Independently support project teams during the design and construction stages.
• Design air distribution, hydronic, and automated temperature-control systems.
• Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams to develop drawings and specifications for architects, contractors, and building owners.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Coordinate with internal project disciplines and external vendors and manufacturers.
• Communicate mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain existing client relationships and develop new ones.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.
• Track and coordinate mechanical disciplines, including HVAC, energy, controls, fire protection, fire alarm, plumbing, and fuel oil storage, management, and distribution.
• Oversee mechanical design and review systems and drawings before issuance.
• Perform computational fluid dynamics 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 follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance coverage.
• 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: Mid Level