Lead Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

WSP•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$122,700 - $182,200

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join its Property & Buildings team in Los Angeles, California. The role focuses on leading mechanical engineering design and delivery for healthcare and other complex building projects, including commercial, higher education, and civic facilities. The engineer will provide technical leadership and serve as a client contact while managing projects from concept through construction and close-out, ensuring quality and alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
At least 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering design for building systems.
Experience supporting healthcare and/or complex institutional or commercial projects.
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, building systems design, and engineering principles.
Experience managing projects through design and construction phases.
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related design tools.
Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience working across multiple sectors, including healthcare, commercial, higher education, or civic.
Familiarity with California codes and local jurisdiction requirements.
Experience supporting business development and client relationship management.
LEED AP or other sustainability credentials.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering design and delivery across healthcare, commercial, higher education, and civic facilities.
Oversee design of HVAC, air distribution, hydronic, plumbing, and life safety systems.
Serve as a technical lead and client point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage projects from concept development through construction and close-out, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
Support client development and proposal efforts, contributing to growth across multiple sectors.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and sector-specific requirements, including healthcare regulations.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and designers.
Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and specifications.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
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