Director Mission Critical & Data Centers - Mechanical

WSP • Markham, ON

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About The Position

This role is a pivotal leadership position within WSP Canada’s Data Centers Centre of Excellence, focusing on delivering resilient, scalable, and high-performance mechanical systems for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers. It combines technical authority, people leadership, and strategic growth in a dynamic industry sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with P.Eng. (or equivalent) designation.
• 15+ years of experience delivering data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Recognized expertise in high-density cooling, hyperscale environments, and resilient mechanical systems.
• Proven experience developing and approving Basis of Design (BoD) documents, standards, and technical governance frameworks.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in client-facing roles, including executive-level engagement.
• A collaborative, innovative mindset with a passion for talent development and continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for mechanical systems on large-scale, mission-critical data center projects, including hyperscale and AI-ready facilities.
• Act as Mechanical Lead and Subject Matter Expert, shaping design direction and technical excellence across complex programs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of delivery, from feasibility and concept design through construction and commissioning.
• Oversee advanced cooling architectures, including chilled water plants, heat rejection systems, liquid cooling, thermal energy storage, and free-cooling strategies.
• Drive project success through strong governance of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Support business development through proposal strategies, technical narratives, fee development, and client interviews.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with clients and stakeholders, supporting executive-level technical discussions and decision-making.
• Mentor senior engineers and project managers, strengthening capability, succession, and technical leadership within the practice.

Benefits

• Flexible work, real balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director