Senior Professional, Mechanical Engineering

WSP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 101,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Charlotte, NC office to contribute to the Property and Buildings Team. You will manage mechanical design tasks, coordinate with PMs and senior engineers, and guide projects from concept through completion.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, and an Engineer in Training certification, with a strong emphasis on code compliance and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and prior mechanical design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of code compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Experience with Horizon or Project Resource Management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Set deadlines and assigns responsibilities.
• Examine field conditions to support development and completion of projects.
• Design mechanical systems including calculations of heating and cooling loads.
• 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 projects.
• Meet client project goals and objectives.
• Assist in business development by pursuing new work and client presentations.
• Mentor junior firm members and contribute to HR efforts.
• Keep knowledge up-to-date through training and certifications.

Skills

Engineer in Training Certification

MS Office

Strong communication

Independent and team oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Horizon or Project Resource Management software

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Charlotte, NC office. Be involved in projects with our Property and Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Plans and conducts work requiring judgment, independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Successfully completes small to medium engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements. Works closely with the Project Managers (PM) or Senior Engineers for technical review and guidance.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior 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.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $100,800- $166,400
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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