Associate Mechanical Engineer; Mission Critical/Data Center
Listed on 2026-02-13
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Building Services Engineer
Associate Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)
Herndon, VA, United States
Job DescriptionGreat people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings.
Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects and travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, our employees benefit from increased professional development and career opportunities, and kW MCE’s office culture is consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.”
Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our office located in Herndon, VA
. As a Mechanical Engineer with us, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions for mission-critical facilities.
- Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects
- Design air distribution, hydronic, and automated temperature control 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, 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 and review systems, drawings prior to issuance
- Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (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
- Complete training on assigned tasks
- 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
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
- 1-3 years of experience designing mechanical systems for 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 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible
- Experience with analysis and modeling of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
- Experience with international projects
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Job Info- Job Identification 80478
- Posting Date 02/11/2026, 03:44 PM
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