Senior Mechanical Engineer

WSP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Orlando, FL location. 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 commercial high-rise projects from the design phase through final construction close-out.

About the role

Our engineers work on high-quality, high-profile, national and international projects, providing design services for over 30 million square feet of medical facilities. WSP is a global leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering, as well as related specialty services for the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical design on multiple projects.
• Interface with clients, attend client meetings, and represent the team at project meetings.
• Provide technical expertise for mechanical systems including air distribution, hydronic systems, automatic temperature controls system design, and cooling/heating load calculations.
• Perform construction administration, project management, and quality control review of project designs and documentation.
• Prepare technical reports and specifications.
• Prepare project budgets and monitor compliance with time/schedule deadlines.
• Plan and obtain additional work authorizations as required for scope changes.
• Account for the profitability of the projects managed.
• Schedule and select major equipment.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and prior mechanical design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Project experience with buildings from the design phase through final construction close-out.
• Experience with the design of HVAC systems and automatic temperature controls for a broad range of commercial systems.
• Excellent communication and engineering skills (conceptual and inter-disciplinary) with the ability to work with clients to determine/study different system types.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, processes, and their application to project work-related issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in complex sector spaces such as healthcare and/or labs.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• Experience with AHCA.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We design 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.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.