Senior Professional, Mechanical Engineering

About the role

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Houston, TX. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer seeking to contribute to the design and delivery of complex Science & Technology facilities. The successful candidate will support multidisciplinary teams on innovative projects including advanced research laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities, clean rooms, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing facilities, higher education research environments, and other technical building types. Working alongside industry-leading engineers, architects, and subject matter experts, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in project planning, design, coordination, and technical delivery. This position offers opportunities for project leadership, client engagement, and mentoring junior staff while supporting some of the most technically challenging projects in the built environment. Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and help meet our clients' objectives while solving their greatest building systems challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, hydronic, and specialty mechanical systems for Science & Technology facilities.
• Develop engineering calculations, equipment selection, energy studies, and technical evaluations for complex building systems.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with architectural, electrical, plumbing, structural, and specialty engineering disciplines.
• Serve as a technical resource for project teams throughout planning, design, construction administration, and project closeout.
• Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and project presentations.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and construction observations.
• Support laboratory planning and design efforts, including high-performance ventilation, pressurization, clean room systems, and specialty process environments.
• Assist with project scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to early-career engineers and designers.
• Contribute to quality assurance reviews and technical excellence initiatives.
• Support sustainable design, decarbonization strategies, energy efficiency measures, and resilience planning.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience within the building engineering consulting industry.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Demonstrated progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain PE license within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, higher education, healthcare, science & technology, or industrial facilities.