Senior Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 100,800 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Property & Buildings team in Riverside, CA. You will contribute to mechanical design across healthcare, commercial, higher education, and civic projects, delivering systems that meet client objectives.

You bring 5+ years of relevant experience, strong HVAC and design knowledge, and proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD. You’ll mentor junior staff and help teams deliver integrated solutions on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design for building systems.
• Experience supporting projects across healthcare, commercial, higher education, or civic sectors.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical design principles.
• Experience supporting projects from design through construction.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering design and technical delivery across healthcare, commercial, higher education, and civic projects.
• Support design of HVAC, air distribution, hydronic, plumbing, and building systems.
• Participate in the full project lifecycle, from concept development through construction and close-out.
• Analyze data from site conditions, drawings, and technical documents to support engineering solutions.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and sector-specific requirements, including healthcare environments.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Support client interactions and project meetings, building strong working relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Experience (5+ years)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Riverside, CA.

This role is ideal for a motivated engineer who brings experience across healthcare and other complex building sectors, including commercial, higher education, and civic projects, and is looking to grow within a collaborative, design-focused environment.

Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Perform mechanical engineering design and technical delivery across a diverse portfolio including healthcare, commercial, higher education, and civic projects
• Support design of HVAC, air distribution, hydronic, plumbing, and building systems
• Participate in the full project lifecycle, from concept development through construction and close-out
• Analyze and interpret data from site conditions, drawings, and technical documents to support engineering solutions
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and sector-specific requirements, including healthcare environments
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions
• Support client interactions and project meetings, building strong working relationships
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design for building systems
• Experience supporting projects across healthcare and/or commercial, higher education, or civic sectors
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical design principles
• Experience supporting projects from design through construction
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or on track to obtain
• Experience working on complex healthcare or institutional projects
• Familiarity with California codes and local jurisdiction requirements
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• LEED AP or sustainability credentials

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation

Expected Salary: $100,800- $147,000

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.

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