Early Career Mechanical Engineering

WSP France; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP USA in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Early Career Building Mechanical Engineer to join our Property and Buildings Team. You will assist in designing and coordinating mechanical building systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and higher education projects.

Under supervision, you will collect data, perform basic HVAC and plumbing design tasks, size equipment, and contribute to energy analyses while learning codes, standards, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data related to mechanical building systems.
• Assist with designing HVAC, plumbing, and building mechanical systems under supervision.
• Develop mechanical calculations for heating and cooling loads, ventilation requirements, and energy performance.
• Generate documentation using drawings and field notes, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
• Support site verification, testing, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Trane Trace

HAP

Job description

This Opportunity

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

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the due diligence, investigation, planning, design, development, and construction of commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, and industrial building projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of mechanical building systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, fire protection coordination, and sustainable building systems. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to mechanical building systems, equipment selection, energy performance, utility coordination, and applicable building codes and standards.
• Assist with performing basic professional mechanical engineering work relating to the design of HVAC, plumbing, and building mechanical systems in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, equipment sizing, ductwork and piping systems, ventilation strategies, thermal comfort considerations, and sustainable design initiatives to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
• Under close supervision, develop mechanical calculations for heating and cooling loads, ventilation requirements, equipment sizing, duct and pipe sizing, energy performance analysis, and building system coordination.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of Building Engineer post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• General understanding of mechanical engineering as applied in the design of building systems and large capital projects.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering and building 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, Trane Trace, HAP, or similar building systems design and analysis software).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $63,000- $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.