Senior MEP CA Engineer for Construction

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

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