Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

WSP Global Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham seeks a Senior to Associate Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical systems for data centres. You will support the team with design optimizations and compliance checks for critical projects. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical design skills with experience in data centres. This position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Career development and mentorship

Work with a diverse and talented team

Access to exciting projects

Qualifications

• Experience in designing mechanical systems for data centres.
• Working towards or holding Chartered status.
• Strong understanding of UK and EU regulations and guides.

Responsibilities

• Support team in designing mechanical distribution systems.
• Lead mechanical systems design for data centres.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes on installations.

Skills

Knowledge in mechanical system design for data centres

Chartered status (or working towards)

Technical MEP knowledge

Flexible approach to project demands

Experience with RevitMEP or 3D design software

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience

Tools

TAS of IES

Hevacomp

AutoCAD

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP have an opportunity for an experienced Senior to Associate Mechanical Engineer, in our Birmingham office, focusing on the Data Centre sector with our Mission Critical Facilities team. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects within this fast paced sector. WSP are currently involved in numerous projects, working with Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients, both within the UK and across EMEA.

A little more about your role…

• Candidates will support the team in developing designs for mechanical distribution systems from CHW, HVAC, Fuel to LTHW
• Provide advice to clients regarding mechanical systems/requirements available to meet their business needs
• Leading the design of data centre mechanical systems and equipment
• Provide written reports of system options in the form of design development notes
• Produce technical specifications for mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client requirements
• Ensure coordination with other disciplines including Architect and Structural engineers
• Produce calculations, technical/equipment specification documentation for tender
• Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with employers’ requirements, design specifications and all relevant safety codes

Operational responsibilities:

• Able to work using their own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role
• Able to work under the clear direction of the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs
• Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and technical advice in a WSP project manager capacity on a wide range of projects
• Complete the detailed designs of mission critical facilities and all mechanical systems associated to data centres
• Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project
• Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue
• Review the detailed design programme and ensure that sufficient resource is available to complete the works

Your Team:

• You will be based in our award winning Birmingham office at The Mailbox, offering easy commuting options and amenities just around the corner.
• Our growing Birmingham team consists of 50 plus MEP engineers. You will be working closely with these likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging Building Services MEP projects across healthcare, commercial offices, residential, industry, defense and sports & leisure.
• The team will be supported by local, regional and international experts.
• WSP care about your career development and offer mentorship and training aligned with your aspirations.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Knowledge and experience in designing mechanical systems for data centres
• Chartered status (or working towards Chartered status) with CIBSE or IMechE or equivalent experience
• Technical MEP knowledge of relevant UK and EU regulations, design guides, etc
• Have an understanding of the Uptime Institute Tier Classification System
• Flexible approach to meet the demands of projects
• Have working understanding of TAS of IES and Hevacomp to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects
• Have understanding of working with RevitMEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects
• Have working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects
• Able to work as part of a team as well as ability to effectively lead, direct and mentor individuals within and outside of the WSP team
• Experience of working to timescales and deadlines

Mechanical Design Skills required:

• U value calculations
• Heat loss calculations
• Heat gain calculations
• Pipe sizing (LTHW, CHW, HWS, CWS etc)
• Pump sizing
• Duct sizing
• Fan sizing
• Psychrometrics
• Control valve sizing and authority
• Thermal modelling
• BMS Systems
• Have understanding of CFD analysis

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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