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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) 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.

This Opportunity 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 .

Your Impact

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

Who You Are 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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation And Benefits 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

About WSP 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.

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