Lead Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP Global Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Lead Mechanical - Buildings in our San Francisco, CA office. The role focuses on designing HVAC, air distribution, and energy systems for healthcare, commercial, and industrial facilities, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and coordinate with clients.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience, PE eligibility, and strong Revit/AutoCAD skills to support multi-disciplinary design efforts and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on building systems.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for high-performing facilities (commercial/industrial/healthcare).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and industry codes (ASHRAE, NFPA).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or eligible is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead mechanical design for HVAC, hydronic, and controls systems in buildings.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, architects, contractors, and owners.
• Develop drawings and specifications for issuance and construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality of mechanical design deliverables.
• Review and oversee equipment selection and scheduling, survey existing conditions, and participate in project proposals.

Skills

HVAC design

Client coordination

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE registration eligible

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Trane Trace

Job description

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with ourProperty & Buildings - Mechanical Teamand be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for aLead Mechanical - (Buildings)for our San Francisco, CAoffice.

As a Mechanical Engineer with us, you will design HVAC systems including air distribution systems, chiller plants, geothermal systems and alternative energy solutions for a variety of projects including but not limited to Healthcare, Commercial, Laboratory, industrial and mission critical facilities.

Your Impact

• Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects
• Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls systems
• Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs
• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
• Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external vendors and manufacturers
• Communicate mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
• Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships
• Mentor and train junior engineers
• Track and coordinate all mechanical disciplines: HVAC, Energy, Controls, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Plumbing, Fuel Oil Storage / Management / Distribution
• Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design, review systems, drawings prior to issuance
• Select and schedule major equipment
• Develop project specifications
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions
• Perform construction administration tasks
• Assist in developing proposals and other business development activities as required.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate should be willing to travel to client sites as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
• 7+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or healthcare facilities.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with applicable software including AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace and other engineering analysis programs
• Knowledge of building, mechanical, energy codes and other design standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, FGI, etc.)

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Healthcare Projects

  Compensation and Benefits:

  WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

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

  
  WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.

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