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WSP in the U.S.

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP in the U.S., New York, New York, us, 10261

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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center) 3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

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 companies running 24/7.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at kW MCE, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions for mission‑critical facilities.

Responsibilities

Independently support the project team during design and construction stages

Design air distribution, hydronic, and automated temperature control systems

Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs

Work within multi‑disciplinary 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 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 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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical building‑systems emphasis

5+ years designing mechanical systems for high‑performance, 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

Preferred Qualifications

EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible

Experience with the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior CFD of airflow

Mission Critical/Data Center experience

Experience with international projects

Compensation & Benefits Expected Salary: $92,300 – $157,000. WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Equal Opportunity Employer WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Recruiting Agency Notice WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and may be hired without reservation.

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