Senior Mechanical Engineer - Science & Tech Facilities

WSP in the U.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation or PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Houston, TX, contributing to the design and delivery of complex Science & Technology facilities.

The role involves leading HVAC system design, energy studies, and coordination across disciplines, with opportunities for project leadership, client engagement, and mentoring junior staff. LEED/decabonization focus desired.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in building engineering consulting.
• EIT certification required; progress toward PE licensure expected.
• Experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, higher education, healthcare, science & technology, or industrial facilities.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and building systems design software.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE standards, mechanical codes, and industry best practices.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, reports, and construction documents.
• Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, hydronic, and specialty mechanical systems for Science & Technology facilities.
• Develop engineering calculations, equipment selection, energy studies, and technical evaluations for complex building systems.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with architectural, electrical, plumbing, structural, and specialty engineering disciplines.
• Serve as a technical resource for project teams through planning, design, construction administration, and closeout.
• Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and project presentations.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and construction observations.
• Support laboratory planning and design efforts, including high-performance ventilation and clean rooms.
• Assist with project scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Contribute to quality assurance reviews and technical excellence initiatives.
• Support sustainable design and decarbonization initiatives.

Skills

HVAC design

Mechanical systems

Building systems

Project leadership

Client engagement

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Houston, TX, contributing to the design and delivery of complex Science & Technology facilities.

The role involves leading HVAC system design, energy studies, and coordination across disciplines, with opportunities for project leadership, client engagement, and mentoring junior staff. LEED/decabonization focus desired.