Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Design Engineer- Building Systems

WSP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off and vacation

Parental leave and life insurance

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Assistabnt Vice President, Mechanical Design Engineer- Building Systems to lead HVAC design for healthcare and commercial environments in Boston, MA. You will guide complex projects through design and construction phases, ensuring high-quality outcomes and compliance with codes.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of HVAC experience, a PE license, and strong leadership with business development propensity to expand WSP’s Property & Buildings footprint in Boston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• 10+ years of HVAC design, calculations, and system integration.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE standards, FGI Guidelines, and ventilation principles.
• Experience with design workflows, permitting packages, and project execution.
• Experience with renovation and complex infrastructure upgrades.
• Familiarity with workplace safety rules and policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review, and approve HVAC design plans focusing on efficiency, air quality, thermal comfort, and energy performance.
• Apply high-level mechanical and HVAC engineering techniques to load calculations, system sizing, and design development.
• Plan and design future-ready HVAC technologies emphasizing energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies.
• Involve in design and construction administration of HVAC systems from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage multiple projects, track hours, and ensure compliance.
• Prepare data visuals, system diagrams, reports, and technical illustrations for clients.
• Develop relationships with vendors, contractors, and design partners.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

Skills

HVAC design

engineering calculations

system integration

load calculations

design/build workflows

safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistabnt Vice President, Mechanical Design Engineer- Building Systems for our Boston, MA office location to help us continue to develop our Property & Buildings office. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in HVAC system design, particularly for complex healthcare and commercial environments in the state of MA. The ideal candidate will have both technical leadership and some basic business development experience to help grow our Property and Buildings business in Boston.

This role will actively participate in the full project cycle with a focus on complex sector work such as healthcare HVAC systems, pharmaceutical clean rooms, life sciences facilities, laboratories, industrial ventilation, and mixed‑use commercial facilities from the design phase through final construction close‑out. Our Engineers work on high‑quality, high‑profile local and national projects, providing HVAC design services.

We are a global leader in MEP/FP engineering for the built environment, specializing in HVAC, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, electrical, fire alarm, plumbing, and fire protection systems. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future‑focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Coordinate, review, and approve HVAC design plans with a focus on system efficiency, air quality, thermal comfort, and energy performance, ensuring all work complies with applicable codes and standards.
• Apply high-level mechanical and HVAC engineering techniques to identify improvements for concept development, load calculations, system sizing, final design, and building operations.
• Plan and design future‑ready HVAC technologies, including energy‑efficient systems, heat recovery, decarbonization strategies, and advanced control systems that enhance operational performance and occupant well‑being.
• Involved from project inception to completion in the design and construction administration of heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning systems, including chilled water systems, air handling units, central utility plants, and specialized ventilation.
• Work with cross‑functional teams of engineers to execute HVAC project design work on mid‑level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including tracking hours, task completion, system calculations, compliance documentation, and technical analysis.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as HVAC load calculation spreadsheets, system diagrams, airflow schematics, pressure relationships, reports, sketches, cross‑sections, and other illustrations for interpretation or presentation of technical data.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain HVAC system concepts, analyses, recommendations, and design solutions for addressing client needs and design challenges.
• Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including equipment vendors, contractors, and design partners.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related degree.
• 10+ years of relevant post‑education experience with a strong emphasis on HVAC system design, engineering calculations, and mechanical system integration.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC design methodologies including ASHRAE standards, FGI Guidelines, and advanced ventilation principles.
• Proficient with HVAC engineering principles, design/bid and design/build project workflows, and understanding permitting design packages and project execution.
• Experience with HVAC planning, design, and construction administration, including renovation, new construction, and complex infrastructure upgrades.
• Well‑defined knowledge of relevant mechanical codes, ventilation requirements, compliance practices, and generalmechanical design regulations.
• Well‑developed ability to perform mechanical calculations, HVAC load analyses, system sizing, and evaluation of plans and specifications for compliance and functionality.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED AP or WELL Certification.
• Previous healthcare, laboratory, or clean‑room HVAC design experience.
• 40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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 (all locations): $138,100- $205,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, 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.