Lead Professional, Mechanical Engineering

WSP•Orlando, FL

About The Position

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical Engineer for our Orlando office. We work closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment. This role will allow you to actively participate in the full project cycle with a focus on complex sector work such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, labs, and industrial manufacturing projects from the design phase through the final construction close-out. Our Engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects with our practice providing design services for over 30 million square feet of medical facilities. Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, design, development, building, and inspecting of mechanical systems. Responsibilities include the research, design, concept development, planning, review of installation, integration of automatic temperature control sequences into design, air distribution, hydronic and plumbing systems. Substantiates reports, documentation, and decisions regarding installation, materials, construction, and operation specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
7-10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience.
Project experience with buildings from the design phase through the final construction close-out
Experience with the design of HVAC systems and automatic temperature controls for a broad range of commercial systems
Excellent communication and engineering skills (conceptual and inter-disciplinary) with the ability to work with our clients to determine/study different system types
Hands-on knowledge and experience with Revit and AutoCAD
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
P.E. license required.
Proficient with mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience in complex sector space such as healthcare and/or labs
Experience with AHCA

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the mechanical design on multiple projects
Interface with, and be a point of contact, for our clients, attend client meetings, and represent the team at project meetings
Actively participate in the full project cycle from the design phase through the final construction close-out
Provide technical expertise for mechanical systems including air distribution and hydronic systems, automatic temperature controls system design, and cooling/heating load calculations
Construction administration, project management, and quality control review of project designs and documentation
Prepare technical reports and specifications
Prepare project budgets and monitor compliance with time/schedule deadlines
Plan and obtain additional work authorizations as required for scope changes
Accountability for the profitability of the projects managed
Scheduling and selecting major equipment
Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects
Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.