Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Lead Consultant

WSP • Troy, NY

11h • $131,000 - $182,000

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Lead Consultant, for any of its offices. The role is within WSP’s Data Center Center of Excellence, which focuses on data centers and supports AI and cloud infrastructure 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 position combines technical design, project leadership, client engagement, and mentoring. The successful candidate will develop project and proposal deliverables, coordinate multidisciplinary design work, direct mechanical engineering requirements within facility designs, and support projects through construction administration. Occasional travel to client sites may be required. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 in a pressure work environment.
• Willingness to travel to client sites; occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Authorization 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/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, large air distribution systems, including supply, return, and exhaust, and hydronic systems, including chilled water and heating water.
• Design automatic building automation controls systems and specifications for large air distribution and heat rejection systems.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams to develop drawings and specifications 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.
• Act 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 and scheduling, and resolve 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