Description
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Mechanical Department Lead for our Herndon, VA office.
As a Mechanical Department Lead, 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 responsibilities will include:
- Producing high-quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
- Designing complex air distribution and hydronic systems
- Developing automatic building automation control systems
- Working within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents
- Leading client meetings and discussions
- Communicating complex mechanical engineering concepts to clients and stakeholders
- Directing complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrating them into facility designs
- Collaborating with internal project discipline team members and external equipment vendors and manufacturers
- Acting as the lead mechanical engineer on projects and directing the project team
- Mentoring and leading a team of engineers
- Performing project management activities, including proposal writing, budget establishment, and client interaction management
- Coordinating technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
- Surveying and evaluating existing conditions
- Performing construction administration
- Making responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
The ideal candidate has:
- A proven history of mechanical or architectural engineering with a focus on mechanical building systems
- 12+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for high-performing, commercial, industrial, or mission-critical/data center buildings
- A registered Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience mentoring and training others
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to interact well with others and contribute to high-quality technical and professional deliverables
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes
- A proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to company policies
- Flexibility in scheduling to meet business needs and the ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to change in a fast-paced work environment
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics analysis of airflow
- Mission Critical/Data Center experience
- Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards
In terms of compensation and benefits, WSP offers:
- An expected salary range of $212,000 - $259,000
- A comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings