Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Assistant Vice President
About The Position
WSP is hiring an Assistant Vice President, Data Center Mechanical Engineer to work from any of its offices. The role focuses on designing complex cooling and HVAC systems for data centers, including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions. The engineer will lead projects and a team of mechanical engineers while supporting clients in the data center industry. The position involves developing technical deliverables and proposals, producing designs and specifications, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors, and working directly with clients and stakeholders. It also includes project management, mentoring engineers, evaluating existing conditions, and construction administration. The ideal candidate is technically strong, communicates effectively, builds relationships across design and construction teams, and is willing to travel to client sites.
Requirements
- Proven history in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis on mechanical building systems.
- At least 10 years of experience designing mechanical systems for high-performing commercial, industrial, or mission-critical/data center buildings.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
- 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.
- Willingness to travel to client sites.
Nice To Haves
- 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, large air distribution systems, including supply, return, and exhaust, and hydronic systems, including chilled and heating water.
- Design automatic building automation controls systems and prepare specifications for large air distribution and heat rejection systems.
- Work with multidisciplinary project teams to develop drawing and specification documents 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 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.
- Make responsible and ethical decisions 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 coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
