Senior Professional, Mechanical Engineering

WSP USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

WSP USA in Atlanta seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and oversee building systems, including heating, cooling, and plumbing. The role involves coordinating with architects and owners, preparing specifications, and ensuring QA/QC.

Strong communication and independent work abilities are essential, with opportunities for mentoring staff and contributing to business development. The position requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, and an Engineer in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of post-education engineering experience and building systems design.
• Engineer in Training certification.
• Strong knowledge of code compliance and industry standards.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Set deadlines and assign responsibilities.
• Examine field conditions to support project development and completion.
• Design mechanical systems including heating/cooling load calculations.
• Select layout of mechanical equipment (pumps, chillers, fans, boilers).
• Develop project specifications and attend meetings with stakeholders.
• Meet client goals and assist in business development.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to QA/QC processes.
• Stay current with technical knowledge and certifications.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Horizon

Project Resource Management

Job description

This Opportunity

Provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of mechanical systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include the research, design, concept development, planning, installation, operation, maintenance, and optimal integration of automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems, equipment and processes. Substantiates reports and documentation regarding installation, construction, and operation specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Prepare basic deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, and specifications

• Set deadlines and assigns responsibilities

• Examine field conditions as required to support development and completion of projects

• Design mechanical systems including calculations of heating and cooling loads while adhering to the firm’s QA/QC process

• Select and layout mechanical equipment such as pumps, chiller, fans and boilers

• Develop project specifications

• Attend meetings with architects, owners and building managers to discuss future and or current projects

• Responsible for meeting the client’s project goals and objectives

• Assist in business development by pursuing new work including participation in client presentations

• Assist in the firm’s human resource efforts through training and mentoring junior firm members

• Enhances the firm’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing internal and external client requests

• Demonstrates core values and serves as a role model/mentor to all firm members

• Updates job knowledge and technical expertise by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in technical organizations and obtaining certifications in area of expertise and participating in the firm’s Technical Committee as requested

• Perform other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.

• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior buildings mechanical design experience.

• Engineer in Training Certification.

• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards

• Strong organizational, prioritization, decision making and analytical skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment

• Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines and adapt to flexible responsibilities

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

• Experience with Horizon or Project Resource Management software is preferred

• Ability to meet and exceed client expectations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.

• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.

• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.

• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.