Associate HVAC Mechanical Engineer- Building Systems

WSP Global Inc.; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Associate HVAC Mechanical Engineer to join its Property & Buildings team in Hamilton, NJ.

This early-career to mid-level role focuses on HVAC and building systems design, supporting the design, analysis, and construction of mechanical systems for diverse facilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams under guidance from Senior Engineers and Project Managers, performing load calculations, equipment sizing, and preparing drawings, specifications, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in HVAC and mechanical systems design, preferably within a consulting engineering environment.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred; ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the future.
• Working knowledge of mechanical building systems, design principles, and applicable building codes.
• Experience performing HVAC load calculations and equipment selection.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, or related design software.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and other building projects.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations and assist with equipment sizing and selection, including air handling units, pumps, boilers, chillers, and fans.
• Prepare mechanical design drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation.
• Assist with developing construction documents while adhering to WSP's QA/QC standards.
• Conduct field investigations and site visits to evaluate existing conditions and gather information for project designs.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other disciplines throughout project development.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, owners, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Support the preparation of cost estimates, schedules, and technical studies.
• Review mechanical system designs for compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and performing site observations.
• Analyze engineering data and provide recommendations to support project objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends, building codes, and emerging mechanical engineering technologies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support project and business needs.

Skills

HVAC design

Building systems

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Associate HVAC Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Hamilton, NJ. This role is ideal for an early-career to mid-level engineer with experience in HVAC and building systems design who is looking to expand their technical expertise and contribute to a variety of building and infrastructure projects.

Working under the guidance of Senior Engineers and Project Managers, you will support the design, analysis, and construction of mechanical systems for new and existing facilities. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while continuing to develop your technical and project coordination skills.

Your Impact

• Support the design and development of HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and other building projects.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations and assist with equipment sizing and selection, including air handling units, pumps, boilers, chillers, and fans.
• Prepare mechanical design drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation.
• Assist with developing construction documents while adhering to WSP's QA/QC standards.
• Conduct field investigations and site visits to evaluate existing conditions and gather information for project designs.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other disciplines throughout project development.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, owners, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Support the preparation of cost estimates, schedules, and technical studies.
• Review mechanical system designs for compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and performing site observations.
• Analyze engineering data and provide recommendations to support project objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends, building codes, and emerging mechanical engineering technologies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support project and business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in HVAC and mechanical systems design, preferably within a consulting engineering environment.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred; ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the future.
• Working knowledge of mechanical building systems, design principles, and applicable building codes.
• Experience performing HVAC load calculations and equipment selection.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, or related design software.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior design experience.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
  

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): $82,000-$90,000

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.

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

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.