Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineering; Mission Critical​/Data Centers

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

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kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high‑performance, fast‑paced consulting engineering firm that designs data centers and mission‑critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive team players who thrive in collaborative office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is searching for an Assistant Vice President Mechanical Engineer for our Milwaukee, WI office. As an AVP Mechanical Engineer you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems—including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions—while leading projects and a team of mechanical engineers.

• 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 specifications for large air distribution and heat‑rejection systems
• Work within multi‑discipline project teams to develop drawings 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
• Direct complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate them 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 concerning technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions
• Perform construction administration

The ideal candidate is a technically sound mechanical engineer with the ability to lead and develop complex projects and foster the growth of junior engineers. Candidate has strong communication skills, and an interest in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate is willing to travel to client sites.

• Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• 10+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for high‑performing, commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical/data‑center buildings
• Experience mentoring and training others in the field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact well with others 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 high‑pressure work environment
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements

• 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

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