Intermediate Professional, Mechanical Engineering

WSP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Houston, TX. You will contribute to design and delivery of advanced facilities, including research laboratories and biotech spaces, working with multidisciplinary teams from planning through occupancy.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of building systems experience, ABET-accredited mechanical engineering training, and an EIT or ability to obtain it within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 1–3 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in building systems design or related internships.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Knowledge of HVAC design principles and mechanical building systems.
• Experience using or exposure to Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, hydronic, and specialty mechanical systems for Science & Technology facilities.
• Assist with mechanical system calculations, equipment sizing, load analysis, and engineering studies.
• Prepare design drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, construction, and closeout phases.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction observations.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architecture, electrical, plumbing, structural, and specialty disciplines.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and other engineering software to support project delivery.
• Assist with sustainable design initiatives and energy-efficient systems.

Skills

HVAC design principles

Building systems design

Revit/AutoCAD

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Houston, TX.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career mechanical engineer who is looking to grow their technical expertise while working on innovative and complex Science & Technology projects. The successful candidate will support the design and delivery of advanced facilities including research laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities, clean rooms, manufacturing environments, higher education research spaces, and other technology-driven facilities.

Our engineers work on high-profile projects that shape the future of research, innovation, and discovery. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, and technical specialists, you will contribute to projects from planning and conceptual design through construction and occupancy.

Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and help meet our clients' objectives while solving their most complex building systems challenges.

Your Impact

• Support the design of HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, hydronic, and specialty mechanical systems for Science & Technology facilities.
• Assist with mechanical system calculations, equipment sizing, load analysis, and engineering studies.
• Prepare design drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams throughout planning, design, construction, and project closeout phases.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction observations.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, electrical, plumbing, structural, and specialty disciplines.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and other engineering software to support project delivery.
• Assist with sustainable design initiatives, energy-efficient systems, and decarbonization strategies.
• Support commissioning activities and troubleshooting of building systems.
• Participate in technical reviews and quality assurance processes.
• Continuously expand technical knowledge through mentorship, training, and project experience.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 1-3 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in building systems design, internships, or co-op experience considered.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Knowledge of HVAC design principles and mechanical building systems.
• Familiarity with engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction documents.
• Experience using or exposure to Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting Science & Technology, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or higher education projects.
• Experience with Revit MEP and BIM workflows.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards and applicable building codes.
• Exposure to energy modeling, laboratory ventilation systems, clean room environments, or sustainable building design.
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

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: $79,300 - $118,900

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.