Data Center Mechanical Engineer, Lead Consultant

THIS OPPORTUNITY

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.  

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

Consultant for Houston, TX; Dallas, TX. Other locations include: Austin, TX; San

Antonio, TX.  In this role, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems,

including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy

solutions while leading projects and a team of mechanical engineers. 

YOUR IMPACT

* 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 specification for

large air distribution and heat rejection systems  

* Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing 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

* Directing complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate 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 

WHO YOU ARE

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.

Candidate has strong communication skills, and an interest in developing and

maintaining relationships with internal and external design, client, and

construction team members. Candidate is willing to travel to client sites. 

Required Qualifications

* Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical

building systems emphasis

* 7+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high

performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings

* Experience mentoring and training others in field

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to interact well with others as well as develop 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 and 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 

Preferred Qualifications:

* 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 

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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.