Description
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design complex cooling and HVAC systems, lead projects, and mentor a team of mechanical engineers. The successful candidate will produce high-quality technical deliverables, communicate with clients, and manage project activities.
Your Impact:
- Design complex air distribution and hydronic systems
- Develop drawing and specification documents for architects, contractors, and building owners
- Lead discussions with clients and communicate complex engineering concepts
- Direct complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate into facility designs
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors
- Act as the lead mechanical engineer on projects and direct the project team
- Mentor a team of engineers
- Perform project management activities, including proposal writing and budget establishment
- Coordinate technical development, scheduling, and engineering design issue resolution
- Survey and evaluate existing conditions
- Perform construction administration
Who You Are: The ideal candidate is a technically sound mechanical engineer with 7+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for high-performing, commercial, industrial, or mission-critical/data center buildings. They have strong communication skills, can lead and develop complex projects, and foster the growth of junior engineers.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
- 7+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for high-performing buildings
- Experience mentoring and training others
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact well with others and develop high-quality technical deliverables
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Flexibility with schedules and ability to prioritize responsibilities
- Occasional travel may be required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
- Mission Critical/Data Center experience
- Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards