Mechanical and Fire Protection Lead

Mechanical and Fire Protection Lead

Location:

Arlington, VA;
Virginia Beach, VA;
Denver, CO;
Tacoma, WA;
San Diego, CA;
Dallas, TX;
Richmond, VA; or San Antonio, TX.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mechanical and Fire Protection Lead to join our Federal Programs AEC Team.

• Lead the development and management of the Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering teams for WSP USA Federal Programs AEC Team.
• Manage all MP/FP staff in project assignments and maintain targeted utilization.
• Lead in recruitment of additional MP/FP staff.
• Perform mechanical engineering design and production support from project inception through construction.
• Provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior engineers/designers.
• Review other mechanical engineers' work for code compliance and constructability.
• Estimate design effort and assist in fee preparations, negotiations with Architectural-Engineering firms and General Contractors.
• Address contractor submittals and requests for information.

• 12+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer working on facilities/building projects.
• Professional Engineering license.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense projects (USACE/NAVFAC).
• Ability to travel (domestic and international).
• Familiarity with both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods for projects.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• Active or ability to obtain a U.S. Government issued security clearance or CAC.

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; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $153,000 – $225,000.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $163,800 – $210,000.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.