Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mechanical Engineer for our San Francisco, CA Office. Be involved in projects with our Northern California Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Our Engineers work on high quality, high-profile, future-focused projects and business objectives. You will actively participate in the full project lifecycle, from the design phase through the final construction close-out. You will work closely with architects and owners on small to large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment. WSP offers excellent growth opportunities, and many of our senior leaders started out as young engineers in our firm.

Your Impact

Responsibilities include (under supervision with a senior engineer):

• Work in a team and/or independent setting, planning and executing mechanical engineering tasks for projects under supervision with a senior engineer.


• Demonstrate time and task management within project budgets/timelines.


• Operate as a developing team member contributing a full range of mechanical design activities, such as equipment layouts and sizing, load calculations, energy code calculations, ductwork and piping sizing, coordinating with other trades and consultants, in addition to other related tasks.


• Research & recommends the fundamental components required by code for mechanical designs.


• Assist in documenting mechanical designs under direct supervision of a Professional Engineer (PE).


• Attend client meetings, field activities and coordination meetings. 


• Collaborate on presentation material and ideas with other staff.


• Participate in the development of internal reports for client meetings.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.


• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in a mechanical engineering capacity.


• Engineer in Training Certification.


• Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting.


• Interest in a wide range of market sectors – such as healthcare, commercial, high-rise residential, aviation, retail, data center, etc.  


• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.


• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, design/bid/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. 


• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.


• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and mechanical construction standards, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.


• Working knowledge of Trace 700 or similar load calculation program.


• Working knowledge of Revit.


• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.


• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.


• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• P.E. and/or LEED AP.

WSP Benefits: 

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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 (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation

Expected Salary: $73,000 - $125,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.