Lead Engineer, MEP

WSP • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

WSP is seeking a credentialed Professional Engineer in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) field with detailed knowledge of facility systems and components and 7–10 years of relevant experience. The role focuses on leading Facility Condition Assessment projects for large portfolio clients in the United States and internationally, with thorough knowledge of mechanical systems. The preferred location is the Atlanta, Georgia area; candidates at other WSP USA locations, including Virginia Beach, San Diego, Dallas, Tacoma, Denver, Chicago, Orlando, or Pittsburgh, may also be considered.

The Lead Engineer provides subject-matter expertise and consulting recommendations for the Mechanical discipline, leads assessment teams, mentors colleagues, and helps establish practices for complex scenarios. The role involves assessing facilities and documenting the physical condition, remaining service life, and compliance of building systems and components. Assessments may cover multiple buildings daily and take place in physically demanding environments. The position requires travel of 75% or more and flexible hours.

WSP offers benefits related to health, financial stability, and career support, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave and vacation or personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings. The expected salary range is $102,200–$149,000 for all locations; for Colorado, the range is $102,200–$140,000. Actual compensation and additional benefits may vary based on factors including qualifications, internal equity, and location.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• At least 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.
• U.S. citizenship, due to client requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to travel 75% or more and work flexible hours.
• Ability to understand project plans, work efficiently, and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, and comfort with technology and hardware.
• Excellent technical writing skills and experience drafting proposals, cost estimates, project schedules, and work breakdown structures.
• Ability to work well with team members, interact positively with clients, and operate from a future-ready mindset.
• Ability to maintain a clean, professional appearance and follow established dress codes.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and perform moderate physical activity such as walking and standing in a physically challenging environment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including criminal background checks, prior employment and education verification, and motor vehicle records checks.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) credential; preferred but not required.
• Experience assessing government buildings or portfolios.
• Certified Project Management Professional.
• Prior military service in civil engineering, construction, or facilities management, including AFCEC, DPW, IMCOM, Seabee, PRIME BEEF, RED HORSE, or USACE.
• Experience creating cost estimates for project proposals and client recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement project work plans and quality management plans, and lead others in executing work to meet client requirements.
• Provide consulting recommendations and serve as the Mechanical discipline subject-matter expert.
• Mentor and advise team members and leadership; resolve conflicting methodologies and communicate discipline best practices.
• Provide analysis and lessons learned throughout a facility’s life cycle.
• Assess client facilities to determine physical condition, remaining service life, and compliance with specifications and building codes.
• Use tablet-based computer systems to identify, inventory, and document building systems and components, and justify condition determinations.
• Assess multiple buildings in large complexes, identifying major components, sub-components, and supporting systems.
• Lead small and large assessor teams and report team status daily.
• Execute scopes of work to meet quality and contractual requirements and establish standard practices for complex scenarios.
• Collaborate efficiently with project team members and communicate effectively, including when subject matter is difficult.
• Teach techniques and skills, mentor team members, and help build the team’s experience to address changing market challenges.
• Respond to Requests for Proposals and discern technical requirements.
• Prioritize work to meet short response requirements and project deadlines.
• Draft proposals, cost estimates, project schedules, and work breakdown structures.
• Travel as needed, including to client facilities for assessments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior