Associate Mechanical Engineer, Building Systems

WSP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP's Property & Buildings Building Systems Team in Tampa, FL is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer for early‑career growth. You will contribute to design and delivery of HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and building systems across commercial, healthcare, education, and other facilities.

Working with senior engineers, you will perform load calculations, energy analyses, create design drawings in Revit and AutoCAD, support field investigations, submittals, RFIs, and project documentation while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Architectural engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in mechanical engineering or building systems design.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, and building systems design principles.
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals and industry standards.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and analysis of mechanical building systems including HVAC, air distribution, hydronic, plumbing, and temperature control.
• Support preparation of engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Use engineering software to perform load calculations, energy analyses, and system layouts.
• Develop and modify design drawings using Revit, AutoCAD and other platforms.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and condition assessments.
• Assist with construction administration including submittals, RFIs, and site observations.
• Coordinate with architects, structural, electrical engineers, and contractors.
• Support project managers and senior engineers to meet schedules, budgets and quality goals.
• Research building codes, standards, and emerging technologies.
• Assist with client presentations and project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with WSP policies and procedures.

Skills

HVAC systems

Air distribution systems

Hydronic systems

Plumbing systems

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP's Property & Buildings Building Systems Team in Tampa, FL is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer for early‑career growth. You will contribute to design and delivery of HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and building systems across commercial, healthcare, education, and other facilities.

Working with senior engineers, you will perform load calculations, energy analyses, create design drawings in Revit and AutoCAD, support field investigations, submittals, RFIs, and project documentation while