Early Career Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off & parental leave

Mentorship and professional dev.

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Mechanical Engineer for our Honolulu, HI office. You will join the Property & Buildings Team and help design and deliver mechanical systems for diverse facilities, from healthcare to higher education.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from planning through construction, with mentorship and professional development support. You’ll contribute to HVAC load calculations, energy analyses, equipment selection, and documentation, collaborating with architects, electrical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0–1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems and building services.
• Familiarity with building codes, ASHRAE standards, and energy codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple assignments.
• Must be able to work in the United States immediately.

Responsibilities

• Design building mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and related infrastructure.
• Support development of construction documents, specs, calculations, and reports.
• Perform HVAC load calculations and energy analyses; assist with equipment selection and ventilation sizing.
• Use Revit, AutoCAD and similar software to develop designs and docs.
• Coordinate with architects and other engineers and stakeholders.
• Assist with site visits, field investigations, and construction observation.
• Prepare engineering studies, reports and presentations.
• Review shop drawings and RFIs under guidance of senior engineers.
• Maintain knowledge of codes and quality standards.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to delivery.

Skills

HVAC design fundamentals

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

HAP

TRACE 3D Plus

IES VE

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Mechanical Engineer for our Honolulu, HI office. Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated early-career professional looking to launch and grow their engineering career while working alongside industry-leading experts on a broad range of building projects. You will support the design and delivery of mechanical systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, federal, and civic facilities.

As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will gain hands‑on experience throughout all phases of project development, from planning and design through construction administration, while receiving mentorship and professional development support to help advance your career.

Your Impact

• Assist with the design of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and mechanical infrastructure systems.
• Support engineers in developing construction documents, technical specifications, engineering calculations, and technical reports.
• Participate in HVAC load calculations, energy analyses, equipment selection, ventilation calculations, and system sizing.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and other engineering software to develop project designs and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, electrical engineers, plumbing engineers, structural engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with site visits, field investigations, facility assessments, and construction observation activities.
• Support the preparation of engineering studies, reports, and technical presentations.
• Review shop drawings, product submittals, and requests for information (RFIs) under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Maintain a strong understanding of applicable building codes, mechanical codes, energy codes, and WSP quality standards.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to successful project delivery.
• Continue developing technical knowledge through mentorship, training programs, and professional development opportunities.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post‑education experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems, mechanical building systems, and engineering design principles.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, ASHRAE standards, and energy codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple assignments.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co‑op, or design experience in consulting engineering, construction, or building systems.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, HAP, TRACE 3D Plus, IES VE, or similar mechanical design software.
• Exposure to healthcare, commercial, higher education, federal, or science & technology projects.
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• LEED Green Associate or interest in sustainable and high‑performance building design.
• Familiarity with HVAC load calculations, energy modeling, or building performance analysis.

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): $68,200 - $93,800

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.