Senior Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP•Houston, TX

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is initiating a search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Houston, TX or Dallas, TX office. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, the role involves designing complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions for mission critical facilities. The position supports project teams during design and construction, designs various mechanical systems, integrates engineering requirements, and collaborates within multi-discipline teams to develop drawing and specification documents. Responsibilities include attending client meetings, coordinating with internal and external teams, communicating mechanical engineering concepts, mentoring junior engineers, tracking mechanical disciplines (HVAC, Energy, Controls, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Plumbing, Fuel Oil Storage/Management/Distribution), overseeing mechanical design, performing Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) evaluations, selecting major equipment, developing project specifications, surveying existing conditions, and performing construction administration tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
5-7 years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with applicable software including AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace and Pipeflow
Knowledge of building, mechanical and energy codes
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit
Willingness to travel to client sites
EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible
Experience with the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
Mission Critical/Data Center experience
Experience with international projects

Responsibilities

Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects
Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls systems
Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs
Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions
Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external vendors and manufacturers
Communicate mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships
Mentor and train junior engineers
Track and coordinate all mechanical disciplines: HVAC, Energy, Controls, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Plumbing, Fuel Oil Storage / Management / Distribution
Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design, review systems, drawings prior to issuance
Perform Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) evaluations for existing and new facilities, both internal and external
Select and schedule major equipment
Develop project specifications
Survey and evaluate existing conditions
Perform construction administration tasks