Senior Mechanical Engineer – Facilities Leader (Remote)

WSP in the U.S.; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 123,100 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the United States, Facilities Division, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Overland Park, Kansas, with flexibility for remote work where a suitable candidate is identified. The role focuses on design and engineering for food & beverage, federal, and industrial facilities, including new construction, renovations, and optimization projects.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, 10+ years in HVAC/plumbing/utility piping design, and an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of experience in refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, and utility piping design.
• Engineering license (multi-state preferred).
• Proficient in building and infrastructure design, project management, and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze data from site surveys, blueprints, schematics, and drawings to support project development, design, and construction.
• Apply advanced mechanical engineering techniques to identify improvements for building and infrastructure projects across concept, design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Conduct investigations of site conditions, equipment, and systems, ensuring compliance with relevant rules and permits.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, safety and phasing plans, and update layouts with owners and sub-consultants.
• Lead mechanical design and construction from inception to completion for rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new builds.
• Implement advanced technologies and design standards for proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems.
• Provide technical assistance on temperature control, air distribution, hydronics, and plumbing systems.
• Direct large-scale projects, overseeing budgets, timelines, subcontractors, and QA/QC.

Skills

Independent judgment

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CAM

Spreadsheets

Job description

WSP in the United States, Facilities Division, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Overland Park, Kansas, with flexibility for remote work where a suitable candidate is identified. The role focuses on design and engineering for food & beverage, federal, and industrial facilities, including new construction, renovations, and optimization projects.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, 10+ years in HVAC/plumbing/utility piping design, and an