Early-Career Mechanical Engineer: Building Systems

WSP in the U.S.; York (York County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Mechanical Engineer for our York, PA office, starting in Summer 2027. You will contribute to the Property & Buildings Team, assisting with design, development, testing, and inspection of mechanical systems on infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include data collection from sites, basic research, design support, load calculations, and producing concise documentation, while following safety policies and company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., Revit, AutoCAD, CAM).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by safety policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional mechanical engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Design/build concepts

Codes & regulations

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Technical writing

Safety compliance

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Internship related to degree

Professional associations participation

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

CAM

Job description

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Mechanical Engineer for our York, PA office, starting in Summer 2027. You will contribute to the Property & Buildings Team, assisting with design, development, testing, and inspection of mechanical systems on infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include data collection from sites, basic research, design support, load calculations, and producing concise documentation, while following safety policies and company guidelines.