Lead Mechanical Engineer - Industrial

WSP•Boise, ID

9d•$102,300 - $155,970

About The Position

WSP USA’s Industrial Center of Excellence is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for its Boise, Idaho; Madison, Wisconsin; Overland Park, Kansas; Austin, Texas; or Houston, Texas location. The team specializes in Food & Beverage, Federal, Pharma, Semiconductor, and Industrial facility design. It delivers functional, high-performing projects through responsible design, including new buildings, remodels, additions, and studies and evaluations of existing systems. The work helps clients adapt their facilities and systems to changing goals. The Lead Mechanical Engineer guides mechanical design and construction work throughout project phases, from concept development and preliminary design through procurement, construction, and operation. The role involves evaluating site conditions and mechanical systems, developing plans and specifications, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring code compliance and quality, and communicating technical findings and recommendations. The engineer also provides leadership to project team members and may work schedules extending beyond a typical workweek, with occasional project-related travel. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave and vacation or other personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings. The expected salary range is $102,300–$155,970, depending on factors including education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and location. WSP USA has more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, and utility piping design.
Professional Engineering license.
Ability to perform work requiring independent judgment and knowledge of engineering principles, procedures, and code requirements.
Proficiency in mechanical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to project work.
Extensive knowledge of building and infrastructure design.
Experience in building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
Knowledge of processes and concepts for reducing and eliminating hazardous substances and greenhouse gas generation or use.
Knowledge of applicable mechanical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Ability to perform technical computations and calculations, interpret plans and specifications, and compare findings with applicable regulations.
Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations of facility, structure, and system design and construction in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills for professional interaction with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, guide and lead junior team or project members, and adhere strictly to QA/QC.
Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, load calculations, discipline-specific design software such as AutoCAD and CAM, technology, mathematics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to interpret testing results and data, perform calculations and analysis, and identify effective, economical, and logical solutions.
Effectiveness in coordinating and directing subcontractors and others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional project-related travel may be required.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autodesk Revit, MEP, and/or Plant 3D.
Membership in ASHRAE and IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration).

Responsibilities

Guide the collection, compilation, and analysis of site, survey, drawing, and other project data for development, design, and construction.
Apply mechanical engineering methods to identify improvements across project phases, from concept development through operation.
Conduct engineering work, research, and inspections of proposed and existing sites, equipment, buildings, infrastructure, and mechanical systems for compliance with rules, codes, standards, and permits.
Develop construction and installation plans, specifications, cost estimates, phasing plans, and infrastructure layouts in coordination with owners, clients, other disciplines, and sub-consultants.
Manage mechanical design and construction activities from project inception through completion, including rehabilitation, reconstruction, new builds, operating specifications, materials, and phasing.
Incorporate technologies, monitoring devices, materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to support proper equipment installation and operation and future-ready design.
Provide technical assistance on automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems, and verify site characteristics.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams on project execution, budgets, hours and expenses, task completion, quantities, calculations, permits, schematics, construction, compliance documentation, and technical analysis.
Coordinate, review, and approve installation design plans to ensure data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Prepare technical data and visualizations, including reports, sketches, calculations, drawings, spreadsheets, charts, and other illustrations.
Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, concepts, and recommendations for engineering, design, and construction issues or opportunities.
Analyze field investigation data and contribute to action plans for installation, equipment operation, and risk mitigation.
Interact professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
Collaborate with engineers, planners, and authorities on publicly funded improvement and development projects and on proposal and business development opportunities.
Stay current with mechanical engineering techniques and practices.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company resources and conduct, and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation or other personal time
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Flexible and agile workplace model