Associate Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

About the position kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is currently initiating a search for a Mechanical Engineer for our kW office located in Milwaukee, WI. As a 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. 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, 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 • Complete training on assigned tasks. • 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. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis • 1-3 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. Nice-to-haves • Familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit • Willingness to travel to client sites • 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 • dental • vision • disability • life • retirement savings