Senior Mechanical Engineer - Buildings at WSP

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

147000.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HVAC Design, Mechanical Building Systems, Revit, AutoCAD, Project Coordination, Energy-Efficient Design, Hydronic Systems, Air Distribution Systems, Automatic Temperature Controls, Technical Leadership, Construction Administration, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Mentoring, Client Management, Engineering Analysis Software

Industry

Professional Services

Description

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Building Systems Team in San Diego, CA. Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. This position is best suited for an engineer seeking the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while serving as a technical leader within a multidisciplinary design environment. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and project delivery support for a diverse portfolio of projects, including healthcare, life sciences, commercial, higher education, workplace, and other complex facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience leading mechanical building systems design efforts and a strong understanding of HVAC systems, energy-efficient design, and project coordination. Preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, research, or other highly regulated environments. Your Impact * Lead the mechanical design and coordination of multiple building projects from concept through construction. * Provide technical expertise in HVAC systems, hydronic systems, air distribution systems, automatic temperature controls, and energy-efficient building solutions. * Prepare and review mechanical engineering studies, calculations, technical reports, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates. * Coordinate closely with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. * Participate in client meetings and serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout project execution. * Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of engineering deliverables. * Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination. * Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers. * Perform field investigations, site assessments, and construction administration activities. * Assist with proposals, client presentations, and business development initiatives. * Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct while adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. * Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are Required Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or closely related discipline. * 5–7 years of relevant post-education experience in mechanical building systems engineering. * Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required. * Demonstrated experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, or complex building projects. * Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, building systems, industry standards, and applicable codes. * Experience utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, and engineering analysis software. * Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams. * Ability to mentor and support junior engineering staff. * Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP's health, safety, and conduct policies. * Ability to travel occasionally as required by project needs. Preferred Qualifications * Professional Engineer (PE) license. * Experience leading the mechanical design of healthcare, life sciences, laboratory, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or mission-critical facilities. * Knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, FGI, and other healthcare and laboratory design guidelines. * Experience with central utility plants, specialty exhaust systems, cleanrooms, critical environment HVAC systems, and energy recovery systems. * Familiarity with sustainable design initiatives and LEED-certified projects. * Experience interfacing directly with clients and supporting project pursuits and business development activities. * Project management experience and the ability to lead small to medium-sized projects. WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary: $100,800 - $147,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law. #LI-JM1 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 [https://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.

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design and coordination of diverse building projects from concept through construction. Provide technical expertise in HVAC and energy-efficient solutions while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.