Senior Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is currently initiating a search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Houston, TX or Dallas, TX office.

As a Senior 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.

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, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships

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, 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

The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate should be willing to travel to client sites.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis

5-7 years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the 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

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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