Mechanical Department Lead (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP • Herndon, VA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm specializing in designing data centers and mission critical environments globally. They design mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building systems for Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies. As part of WSP, the company offers professional development and career opportunities, and is recognized as a "Best Place to Work." This opportunity is for a Mechanical Department Lead in Herndon, VA, where the individual 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.

Requirements

• Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
• 12+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience mentoring and training others in field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on 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 and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the analysis of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
• 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 and large air distribution (supply, return, exhaust) and hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, etc.)
• Design Automatic building automation controls systems and specification for large air distribution and heat rejection systems
• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents 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
• Directing complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate into facility designs
• Collaborate and 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 activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions
• Perform construction administration
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees