Director Mission Critical & Data Centers - Mechanical

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Help shape the digital infrastructure of tomorrow. As Director – Mission Critical & Data Centers (Mechanical), you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering resilient, scalable, and high‑performance mechanical systems for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers. Embedded within WSP Canada’s Data Centers Centre of Excellence, this role combines technical authority, people leadership, and strategic growth in one of the industry’s most dynamic sectors.

Your Impact

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for mechanical systems on large‑scale, mission‑critical data center projects, including hyperscale and AI‑ready facilities.
• Act as Mechanical Lead and Subject Matter Expert, shaping design direction and technical excellence across complex programs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of delivery, from feasibility and concept design through construction and commissioning.
• Oversee advanced cooling architectures, including chilled water plants, heat rejection systems, liquid cooling, thermal energy storage, and free‑cooling strategies.
• Drive project success through strong governance of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Support business development through proposal strategies, technical narratives, fee development, and client interviews.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with clients and stakeholders, supporting executive‑level technical discussions and decision‑making.
• Mentor senior engineers and project managers, strengthening capability, succession, and technical leadership within the practice.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with P.Eng. (or equivalent) designation.
• 15+ years of experience delivering data center or mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Recognized expertise in high‑density cooling, hyperscale environments, and resilient mechanical systems.
• Proven experience developing and approving Basis of Design (BoD) documents, standards, and technical governance frameworks.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in client‑facing roles, including executive‑level engagement.
• A collaborative, innovative mindset with a passion for talent development and continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and sound professional judgment.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $177,000 – $234,400

MB & ON: $161,500 – $222,300

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $159,900 – $212,300

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join WSP and help lead the next generation of mission‑critical and data center infrastructure across Canada and beyond.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a m