Lead Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical Engineer for our Irvine, CA office. The ideal candidate will bring strong building systems design experience, technical leadership capabilities, and a preference for experience supporting healthcare facilities and other complex building environments.

In this role, you will lead and support the design of HVAC and mechanical building systems, including air distribution, central utility plants, hydronic systems, plumbing, controls, and energy-efficient solutions. You will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and other stakeholders throughout design and construction while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

• Serve as a lead mechanical engineer for complex Property & Buildings projects, with an emphasis on healthcare and other technically demanding facilities.
• Lead the design of HVAC systems including air distribution, hydronic systems, central plants, automated temperature controls, and energy-efficient building systems.
• Develop and review mechanical drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment selections, schedules, and design documentation.
• Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into multidisciplinary facility designs.
• Coordinate mechanical design activities with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other disciplines.
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC reviews of mechanical designs and deliverables.
• Participate in projects from concept and schematic design through design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Survey and evaluate existing building conditions and develop recommendations for renovations, upgrades, and new systems.
• Attend client and project meetings and clearly communicate mechanical engineering concepts, recommendations, and design decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, contractors, vendors, and manufacturers.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Support project managers with scopes, schedules, budgets, and coordination of mechanical deliverables.
• Assist with proposals, pursuits, presentations, and other business development activities.
• Remain current with mechanical engineering practices, building codes, sustainability initiatives, and emerging technologies.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant post-education experience in mechanical engineering and building systems design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain California PE registration through reciprocity as appropriate.
• Demonstrated experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, laboratory, higher education, or other complex building environments.
• Strong knowledge of air distribution, hydronic systems, central plant systems, plumbing, controls, equipment selection, load calculations, and building energy performance.
• Experience leading mechanical design efforts and coordinating work across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Working knowledge of relevant building, mechanical, and energy codes and industry standards.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD…