Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex cooling, HVAC, and hydronic systems, including air distribution, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions.
• Act as the lead mechanical engineer on projects, directing project teams and managing technical development and scheduling.
• Design automatic building automation control systems and specifications for large air distribution and heat rejection systems.
• Mentor and train a team of engineers, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Perform project management activities including writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline project teams, external equipment vendors, and manufacturers to develop drawing and specification documents.
• Attend client meetings, lead discussions, and communicate complex engineering concepts to stakeholders.
• Conduct site surveys to evaluate existing conditions and perform construction administration.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• 10+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for high-performing commercial, industrial, or mission-critical/data center buildings.
• Proven history in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with a strong emphasis on mechanical building systems.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and relevant building codes.
• Experience mentoring and training junior engineering staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and construction teams.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and travel to client sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with Mission Critical or Data Center environments.
• Experience with the analysis of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) of airflow.
• Experience managing international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave and paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

About the Company

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission-critical environments globally. As part of WSP, we offer increased professional development and career opportunities within a culture recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work."