Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 143,600 - 213,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer in Irvine, CA. This role requires a licensed Mechanical Engineer with healthcare project experience, balancing technical leadership and client engagement.

You will oversee complex healthcare facilities' design and ensure compliance with standards, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting business development efforts.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range in the region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering design for building systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proven ability to work in a client-facing, leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design on complex healthcare projects.
• Oversee design of HVAC systems and ensure compliance with codes.
• Act as key client interface and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Healthcare project experience

HVAC systems design

Client engagement

Technical leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Irvine, CA.

This role is ideal for a licensed Mechanical Engineer with strong healthcare project experience who brings a balance of technical leadership, project delivery, and client engagement. You will support the delivery of complex healthcare facilities while helping to grow WSP’s presence in the Southern California market.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our collaborative culture allows us to deliver innovative solutions across the built environment.

Your Impact

• Serve as a technical lead for mechanical engineering design on complex healthcare projects, including hospitals, medical centers, and life sciences facilities
• Lead and contribute to the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and close-out
• Oversee design of HVAC systems, air distribution, hydronic systems, plumbing, and central utility plants
• Ensure compliance with healthcare codes, standards, and local regulations
• Act as a key client interface, supporting project execution and long-term relationship development
• Support business development efforts, including pursuits, proposals, and client strategy
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated and high-quality solutions
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, contributing to team development and technical excellence
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and specifications

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering design for building systems
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare facility design and delivery
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical design principles, and healthcare codes/standards
• Experience supporting projects from design through construction
• Proven ability to work in a client-facing, leadership role
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related design tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading large, complex healthcare projects
• Established client relationships or network within the Southern California market
• Experience contributing to business development and proposals
• LEED AP or other sustainability credentials
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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: $143,600- $213,200

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.