Senior Professional, Mechanical Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the Property and Buildings Team, delivering mechanical design for a range of projects.

You will prepare calculations, drawings, and specifications, set deadlines, and coordinate with architects, owners, and building managers to meet project goals while advancing your professional growth within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of post-education engineering experience with mechanical design.
• Engineer in Training Certification (EIT).
• Knowledge of code compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative team.
• 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 and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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 QA/QC.
• 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.
• Responsible for meeting client’s project goals and objectives.
• Assist in business development by pursuing new work including client presentations.
• Mentor junior firm members and support HR efforts.
• Enhance firm reputation by owning responsibilities and delivering client requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Professional licensure/certification

Tools

Horizon

Project Resource Management

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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