WSP Global - Charlotte, NC
posted 3 months ago
About the position
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm specializing in the design of data centers and mission critical environments globally. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team, where you will play a crucial role in designing complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions specifically for mission critical facilities. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative, award-winning projects that are essential to the operations of many Fortune 100 companies in the financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation sectors. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting project teams during both the design and construction phases. Your role will involve integrating complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs, developing drawing and specification documents, and collaborating with multi-discipline project teams. You will also attend client meetings, contribute to discussions, and maintain relationships with clients while mentoring junior engineers. Your expertise will be vital in tracking and coordinating all mechanical disciplines, providing oversight of mechanical design, and performing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) evaluations. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions. You will have the chance to travel to construction sites to see your designs come to life, ensuring that our projects meet the highest standards of performance and efficiency. Join us in creating environments that support critical operations 24/7, and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects
- Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls systems
- Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs
- Work within multi-discipline project teams to 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
- Interact regularly with clients, maintaining current relationships and developing new ones
- 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, review systems, and drawings prior to issuance
- Perform Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) evaluations for existing and new facilities, both internal and external
- Select and schedule major equipment
- Develop project specifications
- Survey and evaluate existing conditions
- 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
