Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world's top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE's office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work." Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.
This Opportunity
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is currently initiating a search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our kW office in Herndon, Virginia.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with us, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems including air distribution systems, complex chilled water distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions for mission critical facilities.
Your Impact
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
Participate in Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) and Transient Analysis evaluations for existing and new facilities, both internal and external.
Select and schedule major equipment, e.g. air handlers, water chillers, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, Fan Walls and CRAHs, cooling distribution units, fluid flow controls, water treatment, etc.
Develop project specifications in GIS format, divisions 23, 22, and 25.
Survey and evaluate existing conditions
Perform construction administration tasks, e.g. review of contractor submittals, respond to contractor RFIs, and conduct construction site visits
Conduct engineering analysis and feasibility assessments for existing and proposed facilities.
Prepare and present engineering and technical reports.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
The ideal candidate 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+ 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, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, Pipeflo and other engineering applications
Working knowledge of building, mechanical and energy codes and standards
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
Construction background experience or understanding of construction sequencing and roles of various construction project stakeholders.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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