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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Associate Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

Description

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer for its Milwaukee office.

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 project teams during design and construction stages
  • Design air distribution, hydronic, and automated temperature control systems
  • Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents
  • Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions
  • Communicate mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
  • Mentor and train junior engineers
  • Track and coordinate all mechanical disciplines
  • Provide oversight of mechanical design and review systems
  • Perform Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) evaluations
  • Select and schedule major equipment
  • Develop project specifications
  • Survey and evaluate existing conditions
  • Perform construction administration tasks

Who You Are

  • Familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit
  • Strong communication skills
  • Interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members
  • Willingness 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 high-performing buildings
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with software including AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace, and Pipeflow
  • Knowledge of building, mechanical, and energy codes
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety
  • Ability to work flexible schedules
  • Occasional travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications

  • EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Experience with CFD analysis and modeling
  • Mission Critical/Data Center experience
  • Experience with international projects

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • EIT
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
  • CFD analysis
  • Mission Critical/Data Center experience
  • international projects

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/94539

Apply on kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company