Senior Mechanical Engineer - Vertical Transportation

About the role

This Opportunity WSP USA is currently initiating a search for a Senior Vertical Transportation (VT) Engineer to join our dynamic team in New York City, New York.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspection of Vertical Transportation Systems (VTS) (Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walkways) on infrastructure, building, and construction projects in both the public and private sectors.
• Researches, designs, concept develops, plans, operates, and optimally integrates elevator, escalator, moving walkways and other vertical transportation equipment and systems.
• Substantiates reports, documentation, and decisions regarding installation, materials, construction, and operation specifications for VTS.
• Ensures responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Guides data collection, compilation, and analysis from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Applies high-level vertical transportation 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.
• Conducts research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, usage, and VTS to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Develops construction and installation plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepares construction safety and phasing plans, and updates infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Manages vertical transportation design and construction of building and infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, new builds, operating specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans.
• Develops and incorporates advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of VTS, implementing future-ready solutions with vertical transportation engineering design standards.
• Verifies site characteristics and provides technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues relating to VTS and specifications.
• Collaborates with professionals, other engineers, planners, and building and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• Remains current in latest mechanical engineering techniques and practices.
• Exercises responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Prepares data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
• Prepares comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and interprets data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.
• Collaborates with professionals, other engineers, planners, and building and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• Remains current in latest mechanical engineering techniques and practices.
• Exercises responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Prepares data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and VT-specific tools.
• Experience with vertical transportation and discipline-specific design software (such as AutoCAD, Elevate, Revit) relevant to elevator and escalator design and analysis.
• Maintains workplace safety and compliance with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies as they relate to VT work environments.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as required by vertical transportation project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, with a focus on VTS.
• 5+ years of relevant post-education experience, including prior experience in vertical transportation design and engineering.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Proficient in mechanical and vertical transportation engineering principles, practices, design/build processes, and their application to project work-related issues.
• Extensive familiarity with building and infrastructure planning, vertical transportation design, and construction management—including rehabilitation projects and new VTS designs.
• Well-versed in relevant mechanical and vertical transportation laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements specific to VTS.
• Strong analytical mindset with sound judgment in evaluating vertical transportation scenarios and making informed decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to both engineering and non-engineering audiences regarding VTS.
• Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic VT engineering environment.
• Basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, engineering software, technology, mathematical principles, predictive modeling, spreadsheets, and VT-specific tools.
• Proven track record of maintaining workplace safety and compliance with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies as they relate to VT work environments.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as required by vertical transportation project needs.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license.
• Prior design experience.
• OSHA 10/30.

Skills

• Vertical Transportation Engineering
• Building and Infrastructure Planning
• Design and Construction Management
• Rehabilitation Projects
• New VTS Designs
• Laws, Codes, and Regulations
• Technical Writing
• Office Automation
• Engineering Software
• Mathematical Principles
• Predictive Modeling
• Spreadsheets
• VT-Specific Tools

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): $ 107,500.00 - $ 147,230.00

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WSP

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.

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