Lead Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Los Angeles, CA. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong background in healthcare and other complex building sectors, including commercial, higher education, and civic projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design and delivery across a diverse portfolio including healthcare, commercial, higher education, and civic facilities
• Oversee design of HVAC, air distribution, hydronic, plumbing, and life safety systems
• Serve as a technical lead and client point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage projects from concept development through construction and close-out, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
• Support client development and proposal efforts, contributing to growth in multiple sectors
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and sector-specific requirements, including healthcare regulations
• Cookordination with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and designers
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and specifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design for building systems
• Experience supporting healthcare and/or complex institutional or commercial projects
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, building systems design, and engineering principles
• Experience managing projects through design and construction phases
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related design tools
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience working across multiple sectors including healthcare, commercial, higher education, or civic
• Familiarity with California codes and local jurisdiction requirements
• Experience supporting business development and client relationship management
• LEED AP or other sustainability credentials

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: $122, 700- $182, 200

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact [Contact Information].

WSP

WSP is dedicated to serving local communities, providing engineering and professional services in various markets such as buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment. With over 15, 000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S., WSP collaborates with clients to meet their objectives and solve their challenges. For more information, visit www.wsp.com.

About WSP USA

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSP USA welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. For more information, visit https://www.wspusa.com/about-us/.