Early Career Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Mechanical Engineer to join the Property & Buildings Team. You will help design mechanical systems for a range of facilities and contribute from planning through construction administration.

You will gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship, and participate in energy analyses, HVAC sizing, and documentation with industry leaders while advancing your engineering career.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EIT certification

HVAC knowledge

Engineering design

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited program

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

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 Kansas City, MO 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, and 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.

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:

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $63,800 - $87,700

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