Lead Mechanical Engineer; Mission Critical​/Data Center

Job Description

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, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is currently searching for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support our Milwaukee, WI office.

• 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 specifications for large air‑distribution and heat‑rejection systems
• Work within multidisciplinary project teams to develop drawings 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
• Direct complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate them 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 and 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

The ideal candidate is a technically sound mechanical engineer with the ability to lead and develop complex projects and foster the growth of junior engineers. The candidate has strong communication skills and an interest in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. The candidate is willing to travel to client sites.

• Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
• 7+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for high‑performance, commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical/data‑center buildings
• 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 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, 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

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• 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

WSP provides a 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. WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.