Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Lead Consultant

WSP•Houston, TX

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Lead Consultant, for locations in Houston or Dallas, Texas, with Austin and San Antonio also listed as locations. The role is part of WSP’s Data Center Center of Excellence, which focuses on supporting data center clients. The engineer 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. The role includes developing technical deliverables and project proposals; designing air distribution, hydronic, and building automation control systems; preparing drawings and specifications with multidisciplinary teams; and coordinating with clients, stakeholders, vendors, manufacturers, architects, contractors, and building owners. The Lead Consultant will serve as lead mechanical engineer on projects, mentor engineers, manage project activities and client interactions, evaluate existing conditions, and perform construction administration. Occasional travel to client sites may be required.

Requirements

Proven background 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, mission-critical, or 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 project and proposal deliverables.
Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes.
Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Flexibility to work varied schedules to meet business needs, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt quickly in a high-pressure work environment.
Willingness to travel to client sites; occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
Experience analyzing interior and exterior airflow using Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Mission-critical or 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 and large air distribution systems, including supply, return, and exhaust systems, and hydronic systems such as chilled-water and heating-water systems.
Design automatic building automation control systems and specifications for large air distribution and heat rejection systems.
Work with multidisciplinary project teams to develop drawings and specifications for 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 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 technical development and scheduling, and resolve engineering design issues.
Survey and evaluate existing conditions.
Perform construction administration.