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Original posting from WSP in the U.S.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support remote work. 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.
Responsibilities
- Independently support the project team during design and construction stages.
- Design air distribution, hydronic, and automated temperature control 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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with emphasis on mechanical building systems.
- 5+ years of experience 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.
- Ability to travel to project sites.
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.
Compensation and Benefits
Expected Salary: $90,000–$150,000
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Equal Opportunity Employer
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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