Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Orlando, FL
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Orlando, FL location. The role will actively participate in the full project cycle with a focus on complex sector work such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, labs, and commercial high-rise projects from the design phase through the final construction close‑out. Or Engineers work on high quality, high‑profile, national and international projects with our practice providing design services for over 30 million square feet of medical facilities.

• Lead and manage the mechanical design on multiple projects
• Interface with, and be a point of contact for our clients, attend client meetings, and represent the team at project meetings
• Actively participate in the full project cycle from the design phase through the final construction close‑out
• Provide technical expertise for mechanical systems including air distribution and hydronic systems, automatic temperature controls system design, and cooling/heating load calculations
• Construction administration, project management, and quality control review of project designs and documentation
• Prepare technical reports and specifications
• Prepare project budgets and monitor compliance with time/schedule deadlines
• Plan and obtain additional work authorizations as required for scope changes
• Accountability for the profitability of the projects managed
• Scheduling and selecting major equipment
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross‑functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention
• 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, or closely related discipline
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering and prior mechanical design experience
• Engineer in Training Certification
• Project experience with buildings from the design phase through the final construction close‑out
• Experience with the design of HVAC systems and automatic temperature controls for a broad range of commercial systems
• Excellent communication and engineering skills (conceptual and inter‑disciplinary) with the ability to work with our clients to determine/study different system types
• Hands‑on knowledge and experience with Revit and AutoCAD
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements
• Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to project work‑related issues

• Experience in complex sector space such as healthcare and/or labs
• Member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations
• Experience with AHCA
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
• Experience managing small to mid‑size projects
• 40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR ) preferred
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

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.

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.