WSP

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP$122K — $182K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a focus on mechanical systems
  • 7+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for commercial, industrial, or healthcare facilities
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred, if eligible
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace, and relevant engineering analysis software
  • Knowledge of building and mechanical codes, and design standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, FGI, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Support project teams during design and construction stages
  • Design air distribution, hydronic, and automated temperature control systems
  • Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into designs
  • Develop drawing and specification documents for architects and contractors
  • Attend and actively participate in client meetings
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors
  • Mentor and train junior engineers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Disability and life insurance options
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Focus on health and financial stability throughout an employee's career
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings - Mechanical Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical - (Buildings) for our San Francisco, CA office.

As a Mechanical Engineer with us, you will design HVAC systems including air distribution systems, chiller plants, geothermal systems and alternative energy solutions for a variety of projects including but not limited to Healthcare, Commercial, Laboratory, industrial and mission critical facilities.

Your Impact
  • Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects
  • Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls systems
  • Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs
  • 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 vendors and manufacturers
  • Communicate mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
  • Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships
  • Mentor and train junior engineers
  • Track and coordinate all mechanical disciplines: HVAC, Energy, Controls, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Plumbing, Fuel Oil Storage / Management / Distribution
  • Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design, review systems, drawings prior to issuance
  • Select and schedule major equipment
  • Develop project specifications
  • Survey and evaluate existing conditions
  • Perform construction administration tasks
  • Assist in developing proposals and other business development activities as required.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate should be willing to travel to client sites as required.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
  • 7+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or healthcare facilities.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with applicable software including AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace and other engineering analysis programs
  • Knowledge of building, mechanical, energy codes and other design standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, FGI, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Healthcare Projects

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: $122,700 - $182,200

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.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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