Senior Consultant, Mechanical Engineering (Mission Critical/Data Centers)

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA is currently initiating a search for a Mechanical Engineer for our Herndon, VA office.

As a Consulting Engineer with us, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions. The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using REVIT, has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client and construction team members.

Your Impact

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.

• Perform professional mechanical engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

• Participate in incorporating advanced technology, modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications; implementing future-ready solutions with mechanical engineering design standards.

• Work under direct supervision of senior engineers and to perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard engineering and design techniques to support a variety of kW MCE clients

• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners

• Attend client meetings

• Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external equipment vendors and manufacturers.

• Perform cooling/heating load calculations

• Design air distribution systems

• Design hydronic systems

• Schedule and select major equipment

• Perform construction administrations tasks with oversight from experienced staff

• Survey and evaluate existing conditions with oversight from experienced staff

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis

• 5-7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience.

• Engineer in Training Certification.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit

• Knowledge of building, mechanical and energy codes

• Interest in innovative design, specifically in renewable energies and sustainable, high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.

• Experience with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.

• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.

• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CAM).

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

• 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:

• Master's Degree in Engineering.

• PE License, or ability to obtain PE is preferable

• Previous building design or construction internship experience preferred.

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