Lead Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP Global Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of building projects across healthcare, commercial, and education sectors.

The role focuses on technical direction, mentoring, and client leadership to grow the practice in the region. As Engineer of Record or senior reviewer, you will ensure compliance with codes, manage budgets and schedules, and drive QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• 10–15+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence clients, peers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for planning, design, and construction administration of mechanical systems.
• Establish design strategies aligned with client goals and lifecycle costs.
• Act as Engineer of Record or senior technical reviewer on complex projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination and resolve technical challenges.
• Champion QA/QC processes and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers and designers; manage budgets and schedules.
• Support resource planning and development of client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mechanical engineering

Mentoring

Building codes

Budget management

Risk management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to collaboration and technical excellence has allowed us to help shape communities and skylines across the globe. Here at WSP, growth, leadership, and impact are within reach.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical Engineer for our Dallas, TX office.

Role Summary

The P6 Lead Mechanical Engineer is a senior technical and people leader responsible for setting technical direction, ensuring quality delivery, mentoring staff, and supporting business growth for complex building projects. This role serves as a trusted advisor to clients, a mentor to engineering teams, and a collaborator with regional and national leadership.

Your Impact

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

• Provide senior - level technical leadership for the planning, design, and construction administration of mechanical systems for vertical construction projects across healthcare, commercial, higher education, science & technology, and mission - critical sectors.
• Establish mechanical design strategies, basis - of - design narratives, and system selection aligned with client goals, sustainability objectives, operational efficiency, and lifecycle cost considerations.
• Serve as Engineer of Record or senior technical reviewer on complex projects; ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination efforts and resolve complex technical and constructability challenges.
• Champion QA/QC processes and peer reviews, ensuring deliverables meet WSP standards and contractual obligations.

Client Leadership & Business Development

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to key clients; maintain and grow long -term client relationships.
• Support pursuit strategies, including proposal development, technical narratives, interviews, scope clarification, and fee development.
• Identify opportunities to expand services, cross -sell capabilities, and grow market presence in the region.

People & Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers and designers; provide technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Build high -performing project teams and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support resource planning and workload forecasting in coordination with discipline and office leadership.

Oversight, Risk & Financial Management

• Oversee project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and technical risk mitigation.
• Monitor scope, fees, and project performance; proactively address risks, changes, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with WSP health, safety, and risk management policies.

Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Promote best practices, emerging technologies, digital tools, and sustainable design approaches.
• Contribute to regional and national technical initiatives, knowledge sharing, and standards development.
• Remain current on evolving codes, regulations, and industry trends.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• 10 - 15+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in building systems design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and technical risk.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence clients, peers, and leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and commitment to quality and safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED accreditation or sustainability expertise.
• Experience winning work and maintaining client relationships within the region.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record on large or complex projects.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused ona providinghealth 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): $129,600to$192,390

WSP USA isprovidingthe 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 toultimately paymore or less than the posted range and offeradditionalbenefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.