Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Associate Consultant

Accelerate possibilities. The WSP Data Center CoE (Center of Excellence) is

growing, and we’re looking for smart, responsive, collaborative people to join

us. Our CoE is 100% focused on data centers—supporting the world’s leading AI

and cloud infrastructure companies. You’ll work to help tackle our clients’

biggest challenges: Where to build? How to secure power and water? How to

develop responsibly and become a valued part of the community? AI is

transforming life from scientific discoveries to smarter transportation and more

sustainable communities. Data centers make it possible.

With us, you can build impact, deliver remarkable projects, and grow your career

while shaping the future of the data center industry.  

THIS OPPORTUNITY

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Data Center Mechanical Engineer,

Associate Consultant for our office located in Houston, TX or Dallas, TX. 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. 

YOUR IMPACT

* Independently support the project team during design and construction stages

of projects  

* Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls 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, which includes 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 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 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.

WHO YOU ARE

The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using

Revit, has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with

internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate

should be willing to travel to client sites. 

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with

mechanical building systems emphasis  

* 1-3 years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the 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 drug/alcohol 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 the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior

Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow

* Mission Critical/Data Center experience

* Experience with international projects 

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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 buildings, 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.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

Employees are also afforded 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.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their

careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be

essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to

get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) 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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or

other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring

document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has

expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at

hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or

other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the

right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation

will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing

service.