Lead Engineer, MEP

WSP; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a credentialed Professional Engineer in the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) field with 7–10 years of experience to design, construct, manage, and assess facility systems.

The role will lead Facility Condition Assessment projects for large portfolio clients across the United States and worldwide. The preferred location is the Atlanta, GA area, but candidates from other US locations may be considered.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years conducting facility condition assessments.
• Experience using mobile data collection devices.
• Knowledge of facility condition assessment software such as BUILDER SMS.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one.
• US citizenship is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• PM certification is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 75%+ and work flexible hours.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365.
• Excellent technical writing, drafting proposals, cost estimates, schedules.
• Team player with professional appearance.
• Ability to climb ladders/work at heights and pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement project work plans and quality plans; lead others to execute per client requirements.
• Act as SME for Mechanical discipline; mentor team and share best practices.
• Assess client facilities to determine physical condition, remaining life, and code compliance.
• Use tablet-based systems to inventory and document building systems with justification.
• Assess multiple buildings daily within large complexes; government portfolios a plus.
• Lead small and large teams of assessors; report status daily.
• Understand quality requirements and execute scope of work to meet contracts.
• Establish standard practices for complex scenarios.
• Communicate effectively with project team; be a team player.
• Mentor staff to grow experience and adapt to market changes.
• Respond to RFPs with strong writing; discern technical requirements; prioritize work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Project management

Mentoring

Field data collection

Microsoft 365

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

PE preferred

Tools

Builder SMS

Microsoft 365

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking acredentialed Professional Engineer in the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) arena with 7-10 years experience in, and detailed knowledge of designing, constructing, managing, and assessing facility systems and components. This role requires thorough knowledge in mechanical systems. Candidates will lead Facility Condition Assessment projects for large portfolio clients throughout the United States and the world.

While the preferred location is in the Atlanta, GA area, candidates from other WSP USA, which may include Virginia Beach, VA; San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; Tacoma, WA; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL; or Pittsburgh, PA may be considered.

Your Impact

• Ability to understand and implement project work plans, quality management plans, and lead others to execute work based on a client’s requirements.

• Has the knowledge and credentials to make consulting recommendations and perform as the subject matter expert for the Mechanical discipline. Mentors and advises team members and leadership as needed, able to resolve conflicting methodologies and communicate best practices within their discipline. Provide analysis and lessons learned throughout a facility life cycle.

• Perform assessments of client facilities using professional expertise and judgment to determine physical condition, remaining service life, and compliance with specifications and building codes.

• Ability to use tablet-based computer system to identify, inventory, and document building systems and components and provide justification for determination of the physical condition.
• Assess multiple buildings within large complexes on a daily basis identifying major components and sub-components, as well as supporting systems, while operating in a physically demanding environment. Experience assessing government buildings/portfolios is a plus.
• Ability to lead both small and large teams of assessors and report team status daily.
• Understands quality requirements and can execute a scope of work to meet contractual requirements.
• Ability to establish standard practices for complex scenarios.
• Use communication tactics to efficiently collaborate with project team members and be a team player, even when the subject matter is difficult.

• Has a proven track record of teaching techniques, skills, and mentoring other team members to achieve success and grow existing experience base to tackle challenges as markets change.

• Proven ability to respond to Requests for Proposals and have excellent writing skills. Be able to effectively discern technical requirements. Must understand and be able to prioritize work to meet short response requirements.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience conducting facility condition assessments.
• Experience using mobile computer system devices for field data collection.
• Knowledge of facility condition assessment software applications such as BUILDER SMS.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Valid passport or ability to obtain a valid passport.
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Possess excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Certified Project Management Professional is a plus.
• Ability to travel 75% or more and work flexible hours.
• Ability to understand project plans, work efficiently, and meet project deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills, comfortable with technology and hardware, specifically Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint).
• Excellent technical writing skills and experience drafting proposals, cost estimates, project schedules, and work breakdown structures.
• Must work well with team members, interact with clients positively, and operate from a future ready mindset.
• Must present a clean and professional work appearance, following established dress codes.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and perform moderate physical activity such as walking and standing, in a physically challenging environment, both
• Be able to pass a pre-employment screening including but not limited to criminal background checks, previous employment verification, education verification, and motor vehicle records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineers (PE) preferred but not required.
• Prior military service in civil engineering, construction, or facilities management (AFCEC, DPW, IMCOM, Seabee, PRIME BEEF, RED HORSE, USACE)
• Experience creating cost estimates for project proposals and for client recommendations.

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): $102,200 - $149,000

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.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $102,200 - $140,000

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.

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