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Including Design, Construction, Procurement (including Major Capital Equipment (MCE) Purchasing), Finance, PMO, Legal and Corporate Development The role provides both strategic and day-to-day ...

We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE ...

Including Design, Construction, Procurement (including Major Capital Equipment (MCE) Purchasing), Finance, PMO, Legal and Corporate Development The role provides both strategic and day‑to‑day ...

Strong understanding of MEP design and construction, modular construction, MCE procurement, QA/QC programs, and commissioning methodologies. * Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and ...

Strong understanding of MEP design and construction, modular construction, MCE procurement, QA/QC programs, and commissioning methodologies. * Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and ...

We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE ...

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How much do mce construction jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for mce construction in the United States is $98,786.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $111,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in MCE (Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical) construction projects?

Professionals in MCE construction often face the challenge of coordinating multiple disciplines—mechanical, civil, and electrical—on complex projects. This requires effective communication and collaboration to ensure that all systems are integrated seamlessly and that work progresses on schedule. Additionally, adapting to evolving safety regulations, managing tight deadlines, and resolving unexpected site issues are typical hurdles. Being proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable can help professionals navigate these challenges and contribute to successful project outcomes.

What is MCE Construction?

MCE Construction typically refers to a company or a division specializing in Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical construction services. These firms handle the design, planning, and execution of various infrastructure projects, including buildings, roads, bridges, HVAC systems, and electrical installations. Their work often spans both public and private sectors, ensuring that all technical and safety standards are met. MCE Construction professionals coordinate with engineers, architects, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an MCE (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical) Construction professional, and why are they important?

To excel in MCE Construction, you need strong technical knowledge in mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering principles, often supported by a relevant degree and professional certifications. Familiarity with project management software, CAD tools, and industry safety regulations is typically required. Attention to detail, leadership, teamwork, and effective communication are critical soft skills for overseeing projects and coordinating with diverse teams. These competencies ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to specification, which is vital for client satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

What is the difference between Mce Construction vs Mce Electrician?

AspectMce ConstructionMce Electrician
Required CredentialsGeneral contractor license, OSHA certificationsElectrical license, OSHA certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, project managementElectrical installations, maintenance sites
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction companies, general contractingElectrical contractors, specialized electrical firms

While Mce Construction oversees entire building projects, coordinating various trades, Mce Electrician specializes in electrical systems installation and repair. Both roles require safety certifications and work in construction environments, but Mce Construction has broader project management responsibilities, whereas Mce Electrician focuses on electrical work.

Infographic showing various Mce Construction job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 10% Physical, and 90% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $98,786 per year, or $47.5 per hour.
Lead Automation and Controls Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

Lead Automation and Controls Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP

Milwaukee, WI

$125K - $175K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago


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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world's top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE's office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work."  Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.

This Opportunity

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is currently initiating a search for a Lead Building Automation and Controls Engineer for one of our kW offices (Milwaukee WI, Phoenix AZ, Atlanta GA, Herndon VA, New York City NY, Troy NY, or Chicago IL)

As a Building Automation Controls Engineer with us, you will work with senior engineers to design automation control and monitoring systems serving data centers. Applications include heat rejection systems such as industrial air handling units and chilled water plants as well as integration to intelligent HVAC and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS). Design activities include drawing and specification development for control products, points lists, and sequence of operations.

Your Impact

  • Work in a team or independently, planning and executing engineering tasks within projects
  • Demonstrate significant understanding of the range of services provided by the kW MCE engineering teams & related practices
  • Independently, under general supervision, support the team during proposal, design, and construction stages of projects
  • Execute controls design of complex projects
  • 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 equipment vendors and manufacturers
  • Communicate complex control and monitoring concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
  • Integrate complex mechanical & electrical engineering requirements into larger facility controls and monitoring designs
  • Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships
  • Perform all aspects of controls designs, review systems, and drawings prior to issuance
  • Survey and evaluate existing conditions
  • Review controls contractor and system integrator shop drawings and product details to ensure project delivery meets or exceeds design requirements

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will possess experience with building type HVAC systems or process control applications from a controls systems vendor, commissioning agent, or design consultant.  Candidates should have strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant work experience
  • 7+ years of experience in designing building automation control systems for commercial, industrial, or mission critical facilities
  • EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to become licensed
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit
  • Knowledge of building, mechanical, electrical and energy codes
  • Ability to organize and present design information to project staff
  • Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter
  • Ability to travel to project sites

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Mission Critical/Data Center experience highly preferred
  • Experience with international projects is beneficial

Compensation and Benefits: 
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. 

Expected Salary: $125,000 - $175,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 


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