Vice President Mechanical Engineering

WSP

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WSP is seeking a Vice President of Mechanical Engineering for their Philadelphia office. This leadership role will involve overseeing the mechanical design for healthcare and industrial projects while managing client relationships and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, possess extensive knowledge in mechanical design, and have over 12 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing project cycles, leading teams, and delivering high-quality outputs for national and international projects.

Qualifications

12+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering, mechanical, and infrastructure design.
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
Extensive knowledge of mechanical design, particularly in the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, review, and approve mechanical design plans.
Oversee cross-functional teams executing project work on multiple concurrent projects.
Manage client relationships and provide key technical input on pursuit efforts.

Skills

Mechanical design knowledge

Project Management

Client relationship management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Vice President, Mechanical Engineering for our Philadelphia, PA office location. The ideal candidate will have both technical leadership and business development experience to help grow our Property and Buildings business. This role will actively participate in the full project cycle with a focus on complex sector work such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, labs, and industrial manufacturing projects from the design phase through the final construction close‑out. Our Engineers work on high quality, high‑profile, national and international projects with our practice providing design services for over 30 million square feet of medical facilities.

We are a global leader in the practice of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering and related specialty services for the built environment. Our work is embedded in the residences we live in, the healthcare facilities we rely on for routine medical procedures to life‑saving feats of medicine, the skyscrapers and buildings we work in, and the operations of our buildings. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future‑focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.

Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

Coordinate, review and approve mechanical design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Apply high‑level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
Plan and incorporate future‑ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements that account for the safety and functionality of end‑users, systems, and infrastructure.
Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical systems.
Oversee and monitor cross‑functional teams of engineers to execute project work on mid‑level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, technical calculations, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross‑sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to address design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
Manage client relationship and provide key technical input on pursuit efforts.
Develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
12+ years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering, mechanical, and infrastructure design.
Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred).
Extensive knowledge of mechanical design, particularly in the healthcare industry.
Known in the local community with an extensive network.
Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues.
Experience with mechanical planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of renovation, new design, and construction projects.
Well‑defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and mechanical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
Well‑developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of mechanical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.