Associate Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Centers)
WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm focused on designing data centers and mission critical environments. The Mechanical Engineer will design complex cooling and HVAC systems and support project teams during design and construction stages. Responsibilities Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls systems Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external vendors and manufacturers Communicate mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships Mentor and train junior engineers Track and coordinate all mechanical disciplines: HVAC, Energy, Controls, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Plumbing, Fuel Oil Storage / Management / Distribution Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design, review systems, drawings prior to issuance Perform Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) evaluations for existing and new facilities, both internal and external Select and schedule major equipment Develop project specifications Survey and evaluate existing conditions Perform construction administration tasks Skills Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis 1-3 years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with applicable software including AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace and Pipeflow Knowledge of building, mechanical and energy codes EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible Experience with the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow Mission Critical/Data Center experience Experience with international projects Benefits Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life Retirement savings Paid sick leave Paid vacation (or other personal time) Paid parental leave Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings Company Overview 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. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship WSP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 263 in 2025, 207 in 2024, 152 in 2023, 185 in 2022, 119 in 2021, 130 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.