Lead HVAC Mechanical Engineer

WSP is seeking a Lead HVAC Mechanical Engineer for our Hamilton, NJ office to join our Property & Buildings Team.

About the role

The Lead Mechanical Engineer 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 Project Managers or Senior Engineers for technical review and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Apply high-level mechanical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various building and infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Perform professional mechanical engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• 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, chillers, fans, and boilers.
• Develop construction and installation plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans, and update infrastructure layout plans requiring coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Manage mechanical design and construction of building and infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including rehabilitation, reconstruction, new builds, operating specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans.
• Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to ensure proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems; implement future-ready solutions with mechanical engineering design standards.
• Coordinate, review, and approve installation design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations explaining research, concepts, and recommendations to address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during field investigations; provide input for developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.
• Attend meetings with architects, owners, and building managers to discuss current and future projects.
• Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and building and infrastructure authorities on federally, state, regionally, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• Remain current in latest mechanical engineering techniques and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program, or closely related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience for a consulting engineering firm.
• Engineer license required.
• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience with Deltek or Project Resource Management software is preferred.

Skills

• 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, meet deadlines, and adapt to flexible responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• LEED certification desired.
• 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.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected salary range: $118,000 - $176,000.

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.