Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineering (Mission Critical/Data Centers) jobs in United States
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WSP · 2 months ago

Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineering (Mission Critical/Data Centers)

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking an Assistant Vice President Mechanical Engineer to design complex cooling and HVAC systems, lead projects, and mentor a team of engineers in their Milwaukee, WI office.

Responsibilities

Produce high quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
Design complex and large air distribution (supply, return, exhaust) and hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, etc.)
Design Automatic building automation controls systems and specification for large air distribution and heat rejection systems
Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
Attend client meetings and lead discussions
Communicate complex mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
Directing complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate into facility designs
Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external equipment vendors and manufacturers
Act as the lead mechanical engineer on projects and direct the project team
Lead and mentor a team of engineers
Perform project management activities including writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions
Coordinate activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
Survey and evaluate existing conditions
Perform construction administration

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringRegistered Professional Engineer (PE)HVAC Systems DesignProject ManagementTrainingMechanical Systems KnowledgeComputational Fluid DynamicsMentoringCommunication SkillsClient InteractionSafety ComplianceTeam LeadershipAdaptability

Required

Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
10+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
Experience mentoring and training others in field
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Experience with the analysis of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
Mission Critical/Data Center experience
Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings

Company

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

H1B Sponsorship

WSP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$40.25M
Key Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M

Leadership Team

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Michael Winterbottom
Vice President, RUC Operations & Analytics
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Christopher Uckotter
CE1, SPECIALIST, INSPECTOR II
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