MEP Engineer – Construction Administration (CA)

WSP in the U.S.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 115,200 - 182,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Naturalization support

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a construction‑focused MEP Engineer to support successful delivery of building projects across healthcare, higher education, science & technology, and commercial facilities in California. The role emphasizes construction administration, field coordination, and close collaboration with owners, architects, and contractors.

You will review RFIs and submittals, perform on‑site observations, manage IOR coordination with OSHPD/HCAI, and assist with change orders, commissioning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Building Sciences, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education, experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience supporting building system projects with a focus on construction administration.
• Hands‑on experience reviewing and interpreting construction documents, specifications, and submittal packages.
• Working knowledge of MEP systems including HVAC, hydronic systems, air distribution, infection‑control/pressure requirements, domestic water, sanitary, storm, medical gas systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical and plumbing construction administration support from construction commencement through project close‑out.
• Review and coordinate responses to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, deferred approvals, product data, field reports, and other documentation for MEP systems.
• Maintain regular on‑site presence; perform field observations, IOR coordination, punch walks, and follow‑up reviews to verify installation quality and code compliance.
• Support issue resolution with contractors, IORs, field staff, architects, owners, and internal teams.
• Review change orders, field directives, and substitutions; assist with constructability evaluations and cost/schedule impacts.
• Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, medical equipment, and architectural teams to resolve field conflicts and live healthcare constraints.
• Support commissioning, start‑up reviews, and close‑out documentation as required.
• Assist with QA/QC reviews to ensure alignment with standards, construction documents, and healthcare criteria.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders during meetings, site walks, and issue‑resolution discussions.

Skills

Construction administration

MEP systems knowledge

Code compliance

Field observations

RFI/submittal reviews

IOR/OSHPD coordination

Change order review

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Construction management platforms

Job description

Position: MEP Engineer – Construction Administration (CA)

WSP is seeking a construction‑focused MEP professional to support the successful execution of building projects across commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, and industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical and plumbing construction administration support from construction commencement through project close‑out.
• Review and coordinate responses to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, deferred approvals, product data, field reports, and other construction‑phase documentation for MEP systems.
• Maintain regular on‑site presence; perform field observations, IOR coordination, punch walks, and follow‑up reviews to verify installation quality, constructability, code compliance, and alignment with approved HCAI/OSHPD documents.
• Support issue resolution in collaboration with contractors, IORs, HCAI/OSHPD field staff, architects, owners, and internal project teams.
• Review change orders, field directives, and proposed substitutions; assist with constructability evaluations and assessment of cost/schedule impacts.
• Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, medical equipment, and architectural teams to resolve field conflicts, above‑ceiling coordination issues, utility tie‑ins, and live healthcare environment constraints.
• Support commissioning, start‑up reviews, and close‑out documentation as required.
• Assist with QA/QC reviews to ensure alignment with WSP standards, approved construction documents, HCAI/OSHPD comments, contract requirements, and project‑specific healthcare criteria.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with all stakeholders during meetings, site walks, and issue‑resolution discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) or relevant California contractor/inspection credentials.
• Prior experience supporting acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging suites, behavioral health, higher education, or complex commercial projects.
• Experience working directly with general contractors, trade contractors, IORs, testing/inspection agencies, commissioning agents, and owner representatives during active construction.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and construction close‑out activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Building Sciences, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education, HCAI/OSHPD healthcare construction experience, IOR experience, construction administration, field inspection, commissioning, or contractor‑side project delivery experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience supporting building system projects with a strong emphasis on construction administration.
• Hands‑on experience reviewing and interpreting construction documents, specifications, and submittal packages.
• Working knowledge of MEP systems including HVAC, hydronic systems, air distribution, infection‑control/pressure relationship requirements, domestic water, sanitary, storm, specialty waste, and medical gas systems.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, including California Building Standards Code/Title 24, HCAI/OSHPD requirements, ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, IPC/CPC, FGI Guidelines, and local AHJs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and construction management platforms; ability to navigate construction drawings, models, submittal logs, RFI logs, and field documentation efficiently.
• Experience serving as, or directly coordinating with, an HCAI/OSHPD Inspector of Record (IOR) on California healthcare projects; HCAI Certified Hospital Inspector Class A or B certification strongly preferred.

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, or naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $115,200 – $182,200.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.