Lead Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP in the U.S.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for its Property & Buildings team in Los Angeles, CA.

The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary projects, delivering high-quality mechanical systems design from concept through construction, with a focus on healthcare and other complex building sectors. You will oversee HVAC, air distribution, hydronic, plumbing, and life safety systems, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• 7+ years in mechanical engineering design for building systems.
• Experience with healthcare or complex institutional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and delivery across healthcare, commercial, higher education, and civic facilities.
• Oversee HVAC, air distribution, hydronic, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Serve as technical lead and client point of contact through project lifecycle.
• Manage projects from concept to construction and close-out.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Client-facing

HVAC design knowledge

Building systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Architectural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Los Angeles, CA. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong background in healthcare and other complex building sectors, including commercial, higher education, and civic projects. The engineer will lead multi-disciplinary projects and deliver high-quality mechanical systems design from concept through construction.

Your Impact

• Lead mechanical engineering design and delivery across a diverse portfolio including healthcare, commercial, higher education, and civic facilities.
• Oversee design of HVAC, air distribution, hydronic, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Serve as a technical lead and client point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage projects from concept development through construction and close‑out, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support client development and proposal efforts, contributing to growth in multiple sectors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and sector‑specific requirements, including healthcare regulations.
• Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high‑quality solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design for building systems.
• Experience supporting healthcare and/or complex institutional or commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, building systems design, and engineering principles.
• Experience managing projects through design and construction phases.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related design tools.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client‑facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience working across multiple sectors including healthcare, commercial, higher education, or civic.
• Familiarity with California codes and local jurisdiction requirements.
• Experience supporting business development and client relationship management.
• LEED AP or other sustainability credentials.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

• medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $122,700 - $182,200.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.