Mechanical Engineer(Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP Global - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Milwaukee, WI

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Mechanical Engineer at kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, you will be responsible for designing complex cooling and HVAC systems for mission critical facilities, including data centers. This role involves collaborating with multi-discipline project teams, attending client meetings, and mentoring junior engineers. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that support some of the world's leading companies, ensuring their operations run smoothly 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Design complex cooling and HVAC systems including air distribution systems and chiller plants.
• Support the project team during design and construction stages of projects.
• Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs.
• 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.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients.
• 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 and review systems and drawings prior to issuance.
• Perform Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) evaluations for existing and new facilities.
• Select and schedule major equipment and develop project specifications.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions and perform construction administration tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis.
• 3 years of experience in designing mechanical systems for 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings plan