Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Mechanical Design Engineer for our Boston, MA office location to help us continue to develop our Property & Buildings office. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in HVAC system design, particularly for complex healthcare and commercial environments in the state of MA.

Responsibilities

• Cook up, review, and approve HVAC design plans with a focus on system efficiency, air quality, thermal comfort, and energy performance, ensuring all work complies with applicable codes and standards.
• Apply high-level mechanical and HVAC engineering techniques to identify improvements for concept development, load calculations, system sizing, final design, and building operations.
• Plan and design future-ready HVAC technologies, including energy-efficient systems, heat recovery, decarbonization strategies, and advanced control systems that enhance operational performance and occupant wellbeing.
• Involve from project inception to completion in the design and construction administration of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, including chilled water systems, air handling units, central utility plants, and specialized ventilation.
• Work with cross-functional teams of engineers to execute HVAC project design work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including, tracking hours, task completion, system calculations, compliance documentation, and technical analysis.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as HVAC load calculation spreadsheets, system diagrams, airflow schematics, pressure relationships, reports, sketches, cross-sections, and other illustrations for interpretation or presentation of technical data.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain HVAC system concepts, analyses, recommendations, and design solutions for addressing client needs and design challenges.
• Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including equipment vendors, contractors, and design partners.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related degree.
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience with a strong emphasis on HVAC system design, engineering calculations, and mechanical system integration.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC design methodologies including ASHRAE standards, FGI Guidelines, and advanced ventilation principles.
• Proficient with HVAC engineering principles, design/bid and design/build project workflows, and understanding permitting design packages and project execution.
• Experience with HVAC planning, design, and construction administration, including renovation, new construction, and complex infrastructure upgrades.
• Well-defined knowledge of relevant mechanical codes, ventilation requirements, compliance practices, and general mechanical design regulations.
• Well-developed ability to perform mechanical calculations, HVAC load analyses, system sizing, and evaluation of plans and specifications for compliance and functionality.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED AP or WELL Certification.
• Previous healthcare, laboratory, or clean-room HVAC design experience.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $138,100- $205,000

Schedule

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