Data Center Design and Consulting

Industry challenges Connected expertise Insights Careers

As the data center landscape rapidly evolves, our innovative engineers, environmental experts, and strategic thinkers are collaborating across continents to answer our clients’ most pressing questions around site, power, building infrastructure… and beyond

In the US, kW Mission Critical Engineering, WSP’s 100% data center focused team, leads our unified sector approach of global leadership, regional knowledge, and local delivery to ensure successful projects and nurture long-lasting client and partner relationships..

Our clients don’t come to us for a single service — they come to us for certainty. With unmatched technical depth and a truly global team, WSP delivers integrated data center solutions that help our clients move faster, manage risk and scale with confidence

Stephen Copeland SVP, Data Center Lead

Stephen Copeland SVP, Data Center Lead

Tackling industry challenges

Site. Where to build?

Successful data center developments start with the right site. Our due diligence expertise determines utility power and fiberoptic connectivity, identifies geotechnical risks, recommends critical water strategies, supports stakeholder engagement, and navigates planning and permitting.

Power. What is the availability and capacity?

With the grid under pressure to deliver, our energy experts provide innovative solutions to accelerate timelines, reduce risk, and build future ready facilities—from power studies for informed decisions, to onsite generation, renewables, and backup solutions.

Building. How to meet fast-track demands?

Faster computing needs more power and cooling. Our flexible hyperscale and colocation solutions adapt for AI, evolve with technology, advance infrastructure design, and accelerate speed to market.

Beyond. What makes data centers better community partners?

From climate change and technology to geopolitical shifts shaping the world, we constantly evaluate how data centers are designed, powered, and operated. Adopting resilient outcomes is critical to making data centers good neighbors and a vital part of our communities.

Connected expertise

From advisory and planning, to design, delivery and repurposing, our multidisciplinary teams solve challenges across the entire project lifecycle, deliver fast, and unleash opportunities.

Site Selection, Environmental
Due Diligence, Permitting
Water and Power Planning
Community Engagement
Sustainability, Decarbonization, ESG
Onsite Power Generation, Storage, Renewables
Utility Interconnection
Power Distribution

Mechanical and Electrical
Plumbing and Fuel Oil
Fire and Life Safety
ICT / Telecom, Security
Building Controls and Monitoring
Project and Design Management
BIM and Digital Delivery
Analytics: Power Studies and Modeling
Commissioning
Civil, Structural, Landscape, Acoustics, Architecture

Partner with us

We value the confidentiality of our clients and projects. Please contact David or Mike to discuss your data center needs.

Stephen Copeland

SVP, Data Center Lead

United States

Michael P. Thomas

Data Centers Business Development Lead, Americas

United States

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Frequently asked questions

How does WSP navigate site selection and permitting challenges for clients?

Our site selection and due diligence experts assess utility power, fiber connectivity, geotechnical risks, and water strategies. We support clients through every step of planning and permitting: engaging with stakeholders and local authorities to streamline approvals, prioritize optionality and resilience, and minimize risk. Our regional knowledge ensures your project is set up for success from day one.

How does WSP align clients’ power strategies with project timelines?

Data center schedules move fast, and power strategies must keep pace. Our energy experts evaluate the full range of pathways to reliable, scalable power, from early feasibility through energization. We support grid connection and interconnection feasibility and planning and design the substation and transmission infrastructure that delivers long-term performance.

For projects that need more flexibility, we evaluate onsite generation, renewables, storage, and transitional or backup solutions, using advisory consulting and power studies to inform practical decisions. The result is a data center power pathway that supports speed-to-market today while staying scalable for future growth.

How is WSP driving sustainability and energy efficiency in data center projects?

We prioritize sustainability across all our data center projects. Our teams design solutions that integrate energy-efficient infrastructure systems, renewable power sources, water stewardship, waste heat reuse, decarbonization strategies and more to align with client’s mission. We also advise clients on how to achieve their ESG goals, making sure that new facilities are both resilient and a good community partner.

What innovations are shaping the future of data center engineering?

The future of data center engineering is driven by rapid advances in AI, flexible and modular facility design, onsite renewable energy generation, and new cooling technologies. WSP stays ahead of these trends by investing in research and leveraging our global expertise to deliver innovative, future-ready solutions.

How does WSP support clients from project inception to operation and beyond?

WSP provides complete end-to-end services for data center clients, starting with advisory and planning, through design and delivery, to ongoing operations and repurposing. Our connected expertise means clients benefit from a single, trusted multidisciplinary partner throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring continuity, efficiency, and long-term value.

What opportunities are there for engineers and professionals interested in data center careers at WSP?

We are always looking for talented professionals passionate about shaping the future of data centers. We offer opportunities in multidisciplinary design and engineering, environmental consulting, project management, and more. Our collaborative, global environment provides room for growth and innovation—visit our careers page to learn more about joining our team.