Lead Engineer, MEP

WSP is seeking acredentialed Professional Engineer in the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) arena with 7-10 years experience in, and detailed knowledge of designing, constructing, managing, and assessing facility systems and components. This role requires thorough knowledge in mechanical systems. Candidates will lead Facility Condition Assessment projects for large portfolio clients throughout the United States and the world.

While the preferred location is in the Atlanta, GA area, candidates from other WSP USA, which may include Virginia Beach, VA;
San Diego, CA;
Dallas, TX;
Tacoma, WA;
Denver, CO;
Chicago, IL;
Orlando, FL; or Pittsburgh, PA may be considered.

• Ability to understand and implement project work plans, quality management plans, and lead others to execute work based on a client’s requirements.

• Has the knowledge and credentials to make consulting recommendations and perform as the subject matter expert for the Mechanical discipline. Mentors and advises team members and leadership as needed, able to resolve conflicting methodologies and communicate best practices within their discipline. Provide analysis and lessons learned throughout a facility life cycle.

• Perform assessments of client facilities using professional expertise and judgment to determine physical condition, remaining service life, and compliance with specifications and building codes.

• Ability to use tablet-based computer system to identify, inventory, and document building systems and components and provide justification for determination of the physical condition.
• Assess multiple buildings within large complexes on a daily basis identifying major components and sub-components, as well as supporting systems, while operating in a physically demanding environment. Experience assessing government buildings/portfolios is a plus.
• Ability to lead both small and large teams of assessors and report team status daily.
• Understands quality requirements and can execute a scope of work to meet contractual requirements.
• Ability to establish standard practices for complex scenarios.
• Use communication tactics to efficiently collaborate with project team members and be a team player, even when the subject matter is difficult.

• Has a proven track record of teaching techniques, skills, and mentoring other team members to achieve success and grow existing experience base to tackle challenges as markets change.

• Proven ability to respond to Requests for Proposals and have excellent writing skills. Be able to effectively discern technical requirements. Must understand and be able to prioritize work to meet short response requirements.

• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience conducting facility condition assessments.
• Experience using mobile computer system devices for field data collection.
• Knowledge of facility condition assessment software applications such as BUILDER SMS.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Valid passport or ability to obtain a valid passport.
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Possess excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Certified Project Management Professional is a plus.
• Ability to travel 75% or more and work flexible hours.
• Ability to understand project plans, work efficiently, and meet project deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills, comfortable with technology and hardware, specifically Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint).
• Excellent technical writing skills and experience drafting proposals, cost estimates, project schedules, and work breakdown structures.
• Must work well with team members, interact with clients positively, and operate from a…