Early Career Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

At kW Mission Critical Engineering, a part of WSP USA, the Early Career Mechanical Engineer's role is to design the building infrastructure—power and cooling systems—for data centers to ensure they remain operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This role offers the opportunity to gain invaluable experience early in your career, collaborating with various engineering disciplines, design partners, and equipment vendors, and observing designs being built at project locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional mechanical engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CAM).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification (Preferred)
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline (Preferred)
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations (Preferred)