Senior Mechanical Engineer; Mission Critical​/Data Center

Senior 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 worldwide. We hire smart, responsive team players to work in collaborative 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 h a d, 365 d a y.

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer at our NYC office:
NYC:
One Penn Plaza, 250 W 34th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY
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• 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 drawings 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 relationships and developing new ones
• 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 and 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

The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidates should be willing to travel to client sites.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
• 5+ 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

• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible
• Experience with analysis and modeling of interior and exterior CFD of airflow
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience
• Experience with international projects

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.

Expected Salary: $92,300 - $157,000

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the building, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.