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

Position Overview

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm that designs data centers and mission critical environments worldwide. We are looking for an Assistant Vice President Mechanical Engineer for our Milwaukee, WI office. In this role, you’ll design complex cooling and HVAC systems—including air distribution, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions—while leading projects and mentoring a team of mechanical engineers.

Join our team of smart, responsive, and collaborative professionals working on innovative, award-winning large-scale projects that keep many global Fortune 100 companies up and running 24/7.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 control systems and specify large air distribution and heat rejection systems.
• Collaborate within multi-discipline teams to develop drawing and specification documents for architects, contractors, and owners.
• Attend client meetings, lead discussions, and communicate complex mechanical engineering concepts.
• Direct project requirements and integrate them into facility designs.
• Act as the lead mechanical engineer on projects, managing and mentoring project team members.
• Perform project management activities including proposal writing, budgeting, and client interactions.
• Coordinate technical development, scheduling, and resolution of design issues.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions and perform construction administration.

Required Qualifications

• Proven history in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis on mechanical building systems.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• 10+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for high-performing commercial, industrial, or mission critical/data center buildings.
• Experience mentoring and training engineers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork with internal and external design, client, and construction teams.
• Solid working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety, including adherence to WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and shifting priorities in a demanding environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with analysis of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) of airflow.
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience.
• Experience with international projects and familiarity with international codes and standards.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plans for financial stability.
• A flexible and agile workplace model that meets client needs.
• Opportunities for increased professional development and career growth.