WSP in the U.S.
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Buildings at WSP in the U.S.
Job Description WSP is initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical Engineer for the Seattle, WA or Boise, ID office location. The individual will develop new clients and projects in the Healthcare sector, lead project teams, and foster client relationships. This position requires active participation throughout the project cycle, with a focus on complex healthcare environments such as hospitals, medical centers, and outpatient facilities—from design through final construction close‑out. Our engineers deliver high‑quality, high‑profile national and international healthcare projects, providing MEP design services for millions of square feet of advanced medical facilities.
Our practice covers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire protection engineering, and related specialty services. We aim to inspire the right people to be part of our future‑focused business objectives and are driven by teamwork, community building, and expanding skylines.
Responsibilities
Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Manage client relationships and provide technical input on pursuit efforts.
Coordinate, review, and approve mechanical design plans to ensure high quality, consistency with best practices, and compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Apply high‑level mechanical engineering techniques to identify improvements across project phases (concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation).
Incorporate future‑ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and design requirements that enhance owner, occupant, and end‑user experience.
Engage from project inception to completion in the design and construction of mechanical systems.
Work with clients and project teams to ensure deliverables are provided on schedule.
Drive new business through building sustainable client relationships.
Oversee and monitor cross‑functional teams of engineers on mid‑level and/or multiple concurrent projects, managing budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, technical calculations, construction documentation, and regulatory analysis memos.
Prepare data and visualizations—including tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross‑sections, and other illustrations—for interpretation or presentation of complex data, findings, or analyses.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
7+ years of relevant post‑education experience as a mechanical engineer focused on HVAC systems.
Professional Engineering license required.
Extensive knowledge of mechanical design, particularly in the Healthcare industry.
Known in the local design community with a network of partners and clients, including those in the Healthcare market.
Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build and design assist delivery models, and application to permitting and project work‑related issues.
Experience with project planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of renovation, new design, and construction projects.
Well‑defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and mechanical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
Well‑developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving mechanical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
LEED AP Certification.
At least 5+ years of Project Management experience.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (Colorado only): $118,000 – $175,230. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimation for the position within Colorado, based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and any geographic considerations. WSP USA reserves the right to offer a different compensation amount that complies with applicable laws.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We serve local communities with engineering, planning, technical expertise, strategic advisory, and construction management. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environmental markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout their careers. WSP encourages growth, challenges, and knowledge sharing. Are you ready to get started?
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.
Notice to Third‑Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, become the property of WSP and may be used for recruitment without compensation to the recruiter.
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Job Description WSP is initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical Engineer for the Seattle, WA or Boise, ID office location. The individual will develop new clients and projects in the Healthcare sector, lead project teams, and foster client relationships. This position requires active participation throughout the project cycle, with a focus on complex healthcare environments such as hospitals, medical centers, and outpatient facilities—from design through final construction close‑out. Our engineers deliver high‑quality, high‑profile national and international healthcare projects, providing MEP design services for millions of square feet of advanced medical facilities.
Our practice covers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire protection engineering, and related specialty services. We aim to inspire the right people to be part of our future‑focused business objectives and are driven by teamwork, community building, and expanding skylines.
Responsibilities
Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Manage client relationships and provide technical input on pursuit efforts.
Coordinate, review, and approve mechanical design plans to ensure high quality, consistency with best practices, and compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Apply high‑level mechanical engineering techniques to identify improvements across project phases (concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation).
Incorporate future‑ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and design requirements that enhance owner, occupant, and end‑user experience.
Engage from project inception to completion in the design and construction of mechanical systems.
Work with clients and project teams to ensure deliverables are provided on schedule.
Drive new business through building sustainable client relationships.
Oversee and monitor cross‑functional teams of engineers on mid‑level and/or multiple concurrent projects, managing budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, technical calculations, construction documentation, and regulatory analysis memos.
Prepare data and visualizations—including tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross‑sections, and other illustrations—for interpretation or presentation of complex data, findings, or analyses.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
7+ years of relevant post‑education experience as a mechanical engineer focused on HVAC systems.
Professional Engineering license required.
Extensive knowledge of mechanical design, particularly in the Healthcare industry.
Known in the local design community with a network of partners and clients, including those in the Healthcare market.
Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build and design assist delivery models, and application to permitting and project work‑related issues.
Experience with project planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of renovation, new design, and construction projects.
Well‑defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and mechanical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
Well‑developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving mechanical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
LEED AP Certification.
At least 5+ years of Project Management experience.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (Colorado only): $118,000 – $175,230. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimation for the position within Colorado, based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and any geographic considerations. WSP USA reserves the right to offer a different compensation amount that complies with applicable laws.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We serve local communities with engineering, planning, technical expertise, strategic advisory, and construction management. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environmental markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout their careers. WSP encourages growth, challenges, and knowledge sharing. Are you ready to get started?
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.
Notice to Third‑Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, become the property of WSP and may be used for recruitment without compensation to the recruiter.
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