Mechanical Department Lead (Mission Critical/Data Center)
$212,000–$259,000 year
On-siteHerndon, Virginia, United States
Herndon, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$212,000–$259,000 yearSenior LevelBachelors DegreeEnvironmental ServicesLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLargeEnvironmental Services
Job Summary
Design complex cooling, HVAC, and air distribution systems for mission-critical data centers while leading a team of mechanical engineers. Produce high-quality technical deliverables, manage project budgets, and coordinate with vendors to develop drawings and specifications for issuance. Attend client meetings, lead discussions, and communicate engineering decisions to stakeholders. Direct project teams, perform construction administration, and resolve design issues within multi-discipline environments. Requires 12+ years of experience, PE licensure, and occasional travel.
Required Qualifications
- Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
- 12+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- 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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