Senior Mechanical Designer - Facilities
About the role
Join our Industrial Center of Excellence at WSP and contribute to designing innovative plumbing systems for complex building projects. We are seeking a Mechanical Designer who is passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions that meet client objectives and industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Aid in the design and layout of plumbing systems for facilities projects, including potable water, sanitary, storm, and specialty systems.
- Create detailed drawings and cost estimates using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Regularly review and apply client-specific and internal drafting standards to ensure full compliance and consistently high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other disciplines to ensure coordinated and efficient designs.
- Understand and strictly follow established quality control protocols—ensuring all drafting work complies with documented QA/QC procedures, verification steps, and corrective action requirements.
- Support project development from concept through construction, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Incorporate future-ready solutions and sustainable practices into plumbing designs.
- Participate in site surveys and inspections to verify existing conditions and support design accuracy.
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and best practices in plumbing design.
Requirements
- Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
- 9+ years of experience in plumbing design for building systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; familiarity with plumbing codes and standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with industrial, pharma, tech, or large-scale commercial facilities.
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices and LEED certification requirements.
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 Hourly (all locations): $35.15- $51.25
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.
Skills
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, understanding of plumbing codes and standards, excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and awareness of emerging technologies and best practices in plumbing design.
Benefits
WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. Paid time off, paid parental leave, and other benefits are also provided.
Pay
Compensation ranges from $35.15 to $51.25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
The role can be based in Boise, ID; Overland Park, KS; Madison, WI; Austin, TX; or Houston, TX. Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate project needs.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
- 9+ years of experience in plumbing design for building systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; familiarity with plumbing codes and standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Skills
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Familiarity with plumbing codes and standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation (or other personal time).
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Pay
Compensation ranges from $35.15 to $51.25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.
Company Information
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 over 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. For more information, visit www.wsp.com.
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 over 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. For more information, visit www.wsp.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Notice to Third Party Agencies
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.