WSP | Lead of Mechanical Engineering - HVAC

WSP has an immediate opening for a highly experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to support design and construction activities on major infrastructure projects throughout the United States and abroad. Project assignments may include: road and rail tunnels, transportation centers, transit maintenance facilities, commercial buildings and structures, substations, process facilities, parking structures and pump stations. This is an excellent technical position for an ambitious engineer to work and grow in a supportive environment with a close-knit group of mechanical engineers and design professionals and with abundant opportunity for advancement. It involves performing critical engineering functions on highly visible and significant projects for an internationally recognized global firm in a field designated for expansion. Lead HVAC design efforts on major building and infrastructure projects. Prepare design documents, calculations, drawings and specifications for mechanical systems including, emergency ventilation systems, building HVAC systems, piping and hydraulic systems. Perform emergency ventilation analyses to control smoke movement in road and rail tunnels using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools. Design large-capacity emergency ventilation fan plants for road and rail tunnel smoke control Perform system pressure drop, air distribution and ducting calculations for tunnel ventilation systems. Work with and mentor junior engineers. Assist in the development of costs estimates for mechanical systems. Produce design elements using advanced CAD methods, 3D modeling and BIM. Provide field inspection, system testing and other support during construction activities Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues relating to automatic temperature control systems and specifications, air distribution (supply, return, exhaust), hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, etc.), plumbing systems (domestic water, waste, vent, storm, etc.), and fire protection systems. Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline. ~7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience. ~ Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues. ~ Extensive knowledge of building and infrastructure design, codes and standards. ~ Experience with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects. WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. #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. we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also 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. S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.

Created: 2025-01-16