Lead Mechanical Engineer - Buildings
About The Position
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Building Systems Team in St. Louis, Missouri. This position is ideal for an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in building systems design and project delivery across commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, federal, industrial, and civic markets. As a technical leader, you will play a key role in delivering innovative mechanical solutions, managing complex projects, supporting client relationships, and mentoring engineering staff. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality design services from concept through construction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design for building systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary building projects through design and construction.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, central plant systems, hydronics, plumbing systems, and building energy performance.
- Experience preparing construction documents, specifications, and engineering calculations.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and industry-standard mechanical engineering software.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and client relationship skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
- Experience serving healthcare, higher education, commercial, science & technology, industrial, federal, or civic markets.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and engineering teams.
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices, energy modeling, and decarbonization strategies.
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), WELL AP, or other sustainability credentials.
- Experience supporting business development and client relationship management.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering design and delivery for a diverse portfolio of building projects.
- Serve as the technical lead for HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and life safety systems from planning through construction administration.
- Manage projects and engineering teams to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
- Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated building solutions.
- Serve as a client-facing representative and trusted advisor throughout project execution.
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and project pursuits.
- Perform and review engineering calculations, studies, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, energy standards, and industry best practices.
- Support commissioning, field investigations, and construction-phase services as required.
- Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and career development support to junior engineers and designers.
- Foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Mechanical Engineering practice.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- life
- retirement savings
- paid sick leave
- paid vacation (or other personal time)
- paid parental leave
- paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
